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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,065.86, 419,652.61 and 175,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,065.86, 419,652.61 and 175,001.72 is: 241,526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,065.86 : 419,652.61 = 175,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,065.86/419,652.61 = 175,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,065.86x = 419,652.61 × 175,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,065.86x = 73,439,928,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,439,928,552.49/304,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,526.39

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