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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,710.82, 416,314.69 and 174,361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,710.82, 416,314.69 and 174,361.84 is: 240,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,710.82 : 416,314.69 = 174,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,710.82/416,314.69 = 174,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,710.82x = 416,314.69 × 174,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,710.82x = 72,589,395,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,589,395,367.43/301,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,592.62

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