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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,131.30, 415,541.42 and 172,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,131.30, 415,541.42 and 172,076.44 is: 237,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,131.30 : 415,541.42 = 172,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,131.30/415,541.42 = 172,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,131.30x = 415,541.42 × 172,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,131.30x = 71,504,888,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,504,888,226.14/301,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,454.19

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