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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,011.54, 419,577.60 and 174,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,011.54, 419,577.60 and 174,947.36 is: 241,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,011.54 : 419,577.60 = 174,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,011.54/419,577.60 = 174,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,011.54x = 419,577.60 × 174,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,011.54x = 73,403,993,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,403,993,435.14/304,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,451.34

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