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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,946.44, 416,686.09 and 174,630.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,946.44, 416,686.09 and 174,630.23 is: 240,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,946.44 : 416,686.09 = 174,630.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,946.44/416,686.09 = 174,630.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,946.44x = 416,686.09 × 174,630.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,946.44x = 72,765,987,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,765,987,734.50/301,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,989.72

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