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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,875.55, 416,598.29 and 177,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,875.55, 416,598.29 and 177,674.02 is: 245,196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,875.55 : 416,598.29 = 177,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,875.55/416,598.29 = 177,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,875.55x = 416,598.29 × 177,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,875.55x = 74,018,690,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,018,690,826.43/301,875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,196.04

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