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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,059.76, 415,459.04 and 173,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,059.76, 415,459.04 and 173,732.62 is: 239,749.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,059.76 : 415,459.04 = 173,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,059.76/415,459.04 = 173,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,059.76x = 415,459.04 × 173,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,059.76x = 72,178,787,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178,787,521.88/301,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,749.04

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