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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,095.76, 415,525.08 and 173,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,095.76, 415,525.08 and 173,770.96 is: 239,811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,095.76 : 415,525.08 = 173,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,095.76/415,525.08 = 173,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,095.76x = 415,525.08 × 173,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,095.76x = 72,206,192,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,206,192,055.68/301,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,811.39

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