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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,151.16, 415,580.94 and 173,847.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,151.16, 415,580.94 and 173,847.96 is: 239,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,151.16 : 415,580.94 = 173,847.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,151.16/415,580.94 = 173,847.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,151.16x = 415,580.94 × 173,847.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,151.16x = 72,247,898,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,247,898,633.88/301,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,905.76

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