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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,977.96, 415,351.14 and 173,658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,977.96, 415,351.14 and 173,658.92 is: 239,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,977.96 : 415,351.14 = 173,658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,977.96/415,351.14 = 173,658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,977.96x = 415,351.14 × 173,658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,977.96x = 72,129,430,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,129,430,393.17/300,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,650.21

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