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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,683.68, 416,464.98 and 174,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,683.68, 416,464.98 and 174,334.40 is: 240,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,683.68 : 416,464.98 = 174,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,683.68/416,464.98 = 174,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,683.68x = 416,464.98 × 174,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,683.68x = 72,604,172,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604,172,409.31/301,683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,663.24

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