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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,094.66, 415,510 and 173,770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,094.66, 415,510 and 173,770.26 is: 239,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,094.66 : 415,510 = 173,770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,094.66/415,510 = 173,770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,094.66x = 415,510 × 173,770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,094.66x = 72,203,280,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203,280,732.60/301,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,802.59

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