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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,253.84, 417,103.56 and 174,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,253.84, 417,103.56 and 174,926.88 is: 241,395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,253.84 : 417,103.56 = 174,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,253.84/417,103.56 = 174,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,253.84x = 417,103.56 × 174,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,253.84x = 72,962,624,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,962,624,387.69/302,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,395.19

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