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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,084.22, 415,514.61 and 173,768.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,084.22, 415,514.61 and 173,768.01 is: 239,810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,084.22 : 415,514.61 = 173,768.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,084.22/415,514.61 = 173,768.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,084.22x = 415,514.61 × 173,768.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,084.22x = 72,203,146,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203,146,905.63/301,084.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,810.47

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