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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,237.72, 419,863.80 and 175,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,237.72, 419,863.80 and 175,195.36 is: 241,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,237.72 : 419,863.80 = 175,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,237.72/419,863.80 = 175,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,237.72x = 419,863.80 × 175,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,237.72x = 73,558,189,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,558,189,591.97/304,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,778.66

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