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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,293.84, 417,158.76 and 174,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,293.84, 417,158.76 and 174,966.88 is: 241,450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,293.84 : 417,158.76 = 174,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,293.84/417,158.76 = 174,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,293.84x = 417,158.76 × 174,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,293.84x = 72,988,966,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,988,966,701.87/302,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,450.39

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