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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,949.79, 416,691.59 and 172,890.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,949.79, 416,691.59 and 172,890.23 is: 238,589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,949.79 : 416,691.59 = 172,890.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,949.79/416,691.59 = 172,890.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,949.79x = 416,691.59 × 172,890.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,949.79x = 72,041,904,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041,904,230.15/301,949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,589.02

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