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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,359.07, 415,772.26 and 172,204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,359.07, 415,772.26 and 172,204.75 is: 237,583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,359.07 : 415,772.26 = 172,204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,359.07/415,772.26 = 172,204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,359.07x = 415,772.26 × 172,204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,359.07x = 71,597,958,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,597,958,090.24/301,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,583.55

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