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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,718.96, 416,325.88 and 174,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,718.96, 416,325.88 and 174,369.96 is: 240,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,718.96 : 416,325.88 = 174,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,718.96/416,325.88 = 174,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,718.96x = 416,325.88 × 174,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,718.96x = 72,594,727,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,594,727,042.56/301,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,603.80

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