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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,010.54, 419,576.22 and 174,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,010.54, 419,576.22 and 174,946.36 is: 241,449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,010.54 : 419,576.22 = 174,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,010.54/419,576.22 = 174,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,010.54x = 419,576.22 × 174,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,010.54x = 73,403,332,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,403,332,431.56/304,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,449.96

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