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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,533.59, 420,246.86 and 175,472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,533.59, 420,246.86 and 175,472.33 is: 242,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,533.59 : 420,246.86 = 175,472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,533.59/420,246.86 = 175,472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,533.59x = 420,246.86 × 175,472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,533.59x = 73,741,692,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,741,692,720.79/304,533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,146.34

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