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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,723.96, 416,332.74 and 174,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,723.96, 416,332.74 and 174,375 is: 240,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,723.96 : 416,332.74 = 174,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,723.96/416,332.74 = 174,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,723.96x = 416,332.74 × 174,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,723.96x = 72,598,021,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,598,021,537.50/301,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,610.73

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