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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,713.69, 416,318.66 and 174,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,713.69, 416,318.66 and 174,364.71 is: 240,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,713.69 : 416,318.66 = 174,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,713.69/416,318.66 = 174,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,713.69x = 416,318.66 × 174,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,713.69x = 72,591,281,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,591,281,546.67/301,713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,596.58

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