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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,936.54, 416,673.28 and 172,876.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,936.54, 416,673.28 and 172,876.99 is: 238,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,936.54 : 416,673.28 = 172,876.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,936.54/416,673.28 = 172,876.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,936.54x = 416,673.28 × 172,876.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,936.54x = 72,033,221,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,033,221,829.56/301,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,570.74

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