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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,127.95, 416,903.89 and 174,779.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,127.95, 416,903.89 and 174,779.75 is: 241,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,127.95 : 416,903.89 = 174,779.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,127.95/416,903.89 = 174,779.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,127.95x = 416,903.89 × 174,779.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,127.95x = 72,866,357,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,357,668.23/302,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,177.15

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