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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,244.22, 417,156.65 and 173,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,244.22, 417,156.65 and 173,269.31 is: 239,145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,244.22 : 417,156.65 = 173,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,244.22/417,156.65 = 173,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,244.22x = 417,156.65 × 173,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,244.22x = 72,280,443,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,280,443,254.80/302,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,145.82

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