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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,053.51, 415,450.42 and 173,726.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,053.51, 415,450.42 and 173,726.37 is: 239,740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,053.51 : 415,450.42 = 173,726.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,053.51/415,450.42 = 173,726.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,053.51x = 415,450.42 × 173,726.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,053.51x = 72,174,692,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,174,692,947.26/301,053.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,740.41

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