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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,272.76, 417,196.07 and 173,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,272.76, 417,196.07 and 173,297.88 is: 239,185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,272.76 : 417,196.07 = 173,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,272.76/417,196.07 = 173,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,272.76x = 417,196.07 × 173,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,272.76x = 72,299,194,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,299,194,258.71/302,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,185.28

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