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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,651.68, 416,255.04 and 174,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,651.68, 416,255.04 and 174,335.52 is: 240,568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,651.68 : 416,255.04 = 174,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,651.68/416,255.04 = 174,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,651.68x = 416,255.04 × 174,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,651.68x = 72,568,038,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,568,038,851.02/301,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,568.99

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