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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,437.42, 415,986.39 and 174,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,437.42, 415,986.39 and 174,110.10 is: 240,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,437.42 : 415,986.39 = 174,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,437.42/415,986.39 = 174,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,437.42x = 415,986.39 × 174,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,437.42x = 72,427,431,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,427,431,961.54/301,437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,273.53

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