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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,458.16, 417,298.32 and 171,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,458.16, 417,298.32 and 171,614.28 is: 236,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,458.16 : 417,298.32 = 171,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,458.16/417,298.32 = 171,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,458.16x = 417,298.32 × 171,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,458.16x = 71,614,350,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,614,350,732.01/302,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,774.40

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