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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,682.62, 416,228.37 and 174,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,682.62, 416,228.37 and 174,311.74 is: 240,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,682.62 : 416,228.37 = 174,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,682.62/416,228.37 = 174,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,682.62x = 416,228.37 × 174,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,682.62x = 72,553,491,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553,491,412.06/301,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,496.09

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