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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,030.02, 415,417.68 and 173,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,030.02, 415,417.68 and 173,702.88 is: 239,707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,030.02 : 415,417.68 = 173,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,030.02/415,417.68 = 173,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,030.02x = 415,417.68 × 173,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,030.02x = 72,159,247,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,159,247,418.92/301,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,707.81

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