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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,202.25, 419,788.53 and 175,136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,202.25, 419,788.53 and 175,136.45 is: 241,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,202.25 : 419,788.53 = 175,136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,202.25/419,788.53 = 175,136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,202.25x = 419,788.53 × 175,136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,202.25x = 73,520,270,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,520,270,795.98/304,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,682.21

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