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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,346.73, 417,255.72 and 173,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,346.73, 417,255.72 and 173,306.68 is: 239,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,346.73 : 417,255.72 = 173,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,346.73/417,255.72 = 173,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,346.73x = 417,255.72 × 173,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,346.73x = 72,313,203,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,313,203,544.21/302,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,173.10

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