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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,223.24, 417,042.36 and 174,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,223.24, 417,042.36 and 174,906.72 is: 241,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,223.24 : 417,042.36 = 174,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,223.24/417,042.36 = 174,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,223.24x = 417,042.36 × 174,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,223.24x = 72,943,511,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943,511,288.66/302,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,356.39

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