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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,483.27, 416,016.08 and 174,199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,483.27, 416,016.08 and 174,199.87 is: 240,378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,483.27 : 416,016.08 = 174,199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,483.27/416,016.08 = 174,199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,483.27x = 416,016.08 × 174,199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,483.27x = 72,469,944,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,469,944,973.83/301,483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,378.00

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