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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,066.13, 415,470.83 and 173,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,066.13, 415,470.83 and 173,741.73 is: 239,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,066.13 : 415,470.83 = 173,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,066.13/415,470.83 = 173,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,066.13x = 415,470.83 × 173,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,066.13x = 72,184,619,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,184,619,900.03/301,066.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,763.34

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