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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,675.93, 416,288.51 and 174,359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,675.93, 416,288.51 and 174,359.77 is: 240,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,675.93 : 416,288.51 = 174,359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,675.93/416,288.51 = 174,359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,675.93x = 416,288.51 × 174,359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,675.93x = 72,583,967,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583,967,985.44/301,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,602.45

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