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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,159.76, 418,342.40 and 174,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,159.76, 418,342.40 and 174,119.25 is: 240,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,159.76 : 418,342.40 = 174,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,159.76/418,342.40 = 174,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,159.76x = 418,342.40 × 174,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,159.76x = 72,841,463,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,841,463,274.79/303,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,274.18

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