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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,091.72, 415,524.96 and 173,775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,091.72, 415,524.96 and 173,775.51 is: 239,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,091.72 : 415,524.96 = 173,775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,091.72/415,524.96 = 173,775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,091.72x = 415,524.96 × 173,775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,091.72x = 72,208,061,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208,061,841.73/301,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,820.82

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