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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,170.63, 415,557.91 and 172,149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,170.63, 415,557.91 and 172,149.97 is: 237,534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,170.63 : 415,557.91 = 172,149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,170.63/415,557.91 = 172,149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,170.63x = 415,557.91 × 172,149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,170.63x = 71,538,281,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,538,281,553.35/301,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,534.06

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