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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,290.58, 419,884.41 and 175,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,290.58, 419,884.41 and 175,271.02 is: 241,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,290.58 : 419,884.41 = 175,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,290.58/419,884.41 = 175,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,290.58x = 419,884.41 × 175,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,290.58x = 73,593,566,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,593,566,723.38/304,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,852.93

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