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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,084.47, 415,514.96 and 173,768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,084.47, 415,514.96 and 173,768.26 is: 239,810.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,084.47 : 415,514.96 = 173,768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,084.47/415,514.96 = 173,768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,084.47x = 415,514.96 × 173,768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,084.47x = 72,203,311,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203,311,603.17/301,084.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,810.81

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