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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,236.72, 419,862.42 and 175,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,236.72, 419,862.42 and 175,194.36 is: 241,777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,236.72 : 419,862.42 = 175,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,236.72/419,862.42 = 175,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,236.72x = 419,862.42 × 175,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,236.72x = 73,557,527,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,557,527,959.95/304,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,777.28

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