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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,307.72, 419,976.04 and 175,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,307.72, 419,976.04 and 175,250.42 is: 241,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,307.72 : 419,976.04 = 175,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,307.72/419,976.04 = 175,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,307.72x = 419,976.04 × 175,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,307.72x = 73,600,977,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,600,977,399.94/304,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,863.65

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