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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,438.42, 415,987.77 and 174,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,438.42, 415,987.77 and 174,111.10 is: 240,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,438.42 : 415,987.77 = 174,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,438.42/415,987.77 = 174,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,438.42x = 415,987.77 × 174,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,438.42x = 72,428,088,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,428,088,221.25/301,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,274.91

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