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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,721.94, 416,330.04 and 174,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,721.94, 416,330.04 and 174,372.96 is: 240,607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,721.94 : 416,330.04 = 174,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,721.94/416,330.04 = 174,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,721.94x = 416,330.04 × 174,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,721.94x = 72,596,701,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,596,701,411.72/301,721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,607.96

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