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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,062.76, 415,463.19 and 173,735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,062.76, 415,463.19 and 173,735.62 is: 239,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,062.76 : 415,463.19 = 173,735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,062.76/415,463.19 = 173,735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,062.76x = 415,463.19 × 173,735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,062.76x = 72,180,754,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,180,754,901.83/301,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,753.18

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