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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,103.81, 416,870.96 and 174,755.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,103.81, 416,870.96 and 174,755.61 is: 241,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,103.81 : 416,870.96 = 174,755.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,103.81/416,870.96 = 174,755.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,103.81x = 416,870.96 × 174,755.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,103.81x = 72,850,538,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,850,538,032.31/302,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,144.06

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