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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,753.72, 419,203.11 and 174,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,753.72, 419,203.11 and 174,731.70 is: 241,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,753.72 : 419,203.11 = 174,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,753.72/419,203.11 = 174,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,753.72x = 419,203.11 × 174,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,753.72x = 73,248,072,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,248,072,055.59/303,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,142.96

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