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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,014.49, 419,581.67 and 174,950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,014.49, 419,581.67 and 174,950.30 is: 241,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,014.49 : 419,581.67 = 174,950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,014.49/419,581.67 = 174,950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,014.49x = 419,581.67 × 174,950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,014.49x = 73,405,939,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,405,939,215.20/304,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,455.40

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