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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,087.74, 415,519.44 and 173,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,087.74, 415,519.44 and 173,771.52 is: 239,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,087.74 : 415,519.44 = 173,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,087.74/415,519.44 = 173,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,087.74x = 415,519.44 × 173,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,087.74x = 72,205,444,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205,444,678.35/301,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,815.29

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