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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,216.76, 417,073.23 and 174,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,216.76, 417,073.23 and 174,867.72 is: 241,325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,216.76 : 417,073.23 = 174,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,216.76/417,073.23 = 174,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,216.76x = 417,073.23 × 174,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,216.76x = 72,932,644,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,932,644,803.14/302,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,325.61

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