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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,983.36, 416,705.76 and 174,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,983.36, 416,705.76 and 174,698.88 is: 241,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,983.36 : 416,705.76 = 174,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,983.36/416,705.76 = 174,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,983.36x = 416,705.76 × 174,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,983.36x = 72,798,029,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,798,029,561.55/301,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,066.36

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