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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,233.65, 415,700.06 and 173,979.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,233.65, 415,700.06 and 173,979.41 is: 240,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,233.65 : 415,700.06 = 173,979.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,233.65/415,700.06 = 173,979.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,233.65x = 415,700.06 × 173,979.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,233.65x = 72,323,248,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,323,248,227.37/301,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,090.21

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