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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,051.92, 419,614.80 and 175,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,051.92, 419,614.80 and 175,029.84 is: 241,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,051.92 : 419,614.80 = 175,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,051.92/419,614.80 = 175,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,051.92x = 419,614.80 × 175,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,051.92x = 73,445,111,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,445,111,305.63/304,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,554.51

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