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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,477.36, 417,560.47 and 175,128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,477.36, 417,560.47 and 175,128.35 is: 241,759.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,477.36 : 417,560.47 = 175,128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,477.36/417,560.47 = 175,128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,477.36x = 417,560.47 × 175,128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,477.36x = 73,126,673,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,126,673,610.70/302,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,759.17

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