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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,220.76, 417,078.75 and 174,871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,220.76, 417,078.75 and 174,871.72 is: 241,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,220.76 : 417,078.75 = 174,871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,220.76/417,078.75 = 174,871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,220.76x = 417,078.75 × 174,871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,220.76x = 72,935,278,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,935,278,387.95/302,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,331.13

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