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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,292.82, 415,788.93 and 173,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,292.82, 415,788.93 and 173,979.54 is: 240,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,292.82 : 415,788.93 = 173,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,292.82/415,788.93 = 173,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,292.82x = 415,788.93 × 173,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,292.82x = 72,338,766,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,338,766,778.49/301,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,094.56

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