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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,975.68, 416,778.24 and 174,728.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,975.68, 416,778.24 and 174,728.64 is: 241,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,975.68 : 416,778.24 = 174,728.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,975.68/416,778.24 = 174,728.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,975.68x = 416,778.24 × 174,728.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,975.68x = 72,823,095,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,823,095,056.79/301,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,155.50

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