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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,883.92, 419,292.45 and 174,814.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,883.92, 419,292.45 and 174,814.47 is: 241,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,883.92 : 419,292.45 = 174,814.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,883.92/419,292.45 = 174,814.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,883.92x = 419,292.45 × 174,814.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,883.92x = 73,298,387,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,298,387,421.75/303,883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,205.22

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