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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,010.98, 419,576.84 and 174,946.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,010.98, 419,576.84 and 174,946.79 is: 241,450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,010.98 : 419,576.84 = 174,946.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,010.98/419,576.84 = 174,946.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,010.98x = 419,576.84 × 174,946.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,010.98x = 73,403,621,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,403,621,316.34/304,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,450.56

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