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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,012.98, 419,579.61 and 174,948.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,012.98, 419,579.61 and 174,948.78 is: 241,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,012.98 : 419,579.61 = 174,948.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,012.98/419,579.61 = 174,948.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,012.98x = 419,579.61 × 174,948.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,012.98x = 73,404,940,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,404,940,882.38/304,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,453.31

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