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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,060.76, 415,460.42 and 173,733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,060.76, 415,460.42 and 173,733.62 is: 239,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,060.76 : 415,460.42 = 173,733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,060.76/415,460.42 = 173,733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,060.76x = 415,460.42 × 173,733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,060.76x = 72,179,442,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179,442,733.32/301,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,750.42

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