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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,273.58, 417,090.92 and 174,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,273.58, 417,090.92 and 174,924.56 is: 241,368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,273.58 : 417,090.92 = 174,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,273.58/417,090.92 = 174,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,273.58x = 417,090.92 × 174,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,273.58x = 72,959,445,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,959,445,661.00/302,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,368.91

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