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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,009.98, 419,575.46 and 174,945.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,009.98, 419,575.46 and 174,945.79 is: 241,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,009.98 : 419,575.46 = 174,945.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,009.98/419,575.46 = 174,945.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,009.98x = 419,575.46 × 174,945.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,009.98x = 73,402,960,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,402,960,948.12/304,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,449.18

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