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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,082.21, 418,224.90 and 175,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,082.21, 418,224.90 and 175,744 is: 242,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,082.21 : 418,224.90 = 175,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,082.21/418,224.90 = 175,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,082.21x = 418,224.90 × 175,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,082.21x = 73,500,516,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,500,516,825.60/303,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,510.17

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