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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,023.41, 419,632.68 and 174,977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,023.41, 419,632.68 and 174,977.77 is: 241,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,023.41 : 419,632.68 = 174,977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,023.41/419,632.68 = 174,977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,023.41x = 419,632.68 × 174,977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,023.41x = 73,426,389,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,426,389,483.04/304,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,515.58

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