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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,173.63, 419,791.14 and 175,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,173.63, 419,791.14 and 175,116.74 is: 241,679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,173.63 : 419,791.14 = 175,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,173.63/419,791.14 = 175,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,173.63x = 419,791.14 × 175,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,173.63x = 73,512,453,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,512,453,818.73/304,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,679.25

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