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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,247, 448,869.96 and 174,500.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,247, 448,869.96 and 174,500.52 is: 261,750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,247 : 448,869.96 = 174,500.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,247/448,869.96 = 174,500.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,247x = 448,869.96 × 174,500.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,247x = 78,328,041,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328,041,432.38/299,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,750.47

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