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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,094.52, 415,480.50 and 173,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,094.52, 415,480.50 and 173,811.12 is: 239,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,094.52 : 415,480.50 = 173,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,094.52/415,480.50 = 173,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,094.52x = 415,480.50 × 173,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,094.52x = 72,215,131,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,215,131,043.16/301,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,842.06

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