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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,610.76, 416,256.14 and 172,561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,610.76, 416,256.14 and 172,561.20 is: 238,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,610.76 : 416,256.14 = 172,561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,610.76/416,256.14 = 172,561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,610.76x = 416,256.14 × 172,561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,610.76x = 71,829,659,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,829,659,025.77/301,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,153.50

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