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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,048.02, 419,543.40 and 174,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,048.02, 419,543.40 and 174,937.44 is: 241,389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,048.02 : 419,543.40 = 174,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,048.02/419,543.40 = 174,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,048.02x = 419,543.40 × 174,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,048.02x = 73,393,848,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,393,848,364.90/304,048.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,389.00

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