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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,351.48, 417,262.28 and 173,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,351.48, 417,262.28 and 173,311.44 is: 239,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,351.48 : 417,262.28 = 173,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,351.48/417,262.28 = 173,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,351.48x = 417,262.28 × 173,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,351.48x = 72,316,326,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,316,326,604.48/302,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,179.67

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