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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,248, 448,871.46 and 174,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,248, 448,871.46 and 174,501.52 is: 261,751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,248 : 448,871.46 = 174,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,248/448,871.46 = 174,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,248x = 448,871.46 × 174,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,248x = 78,328,752,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328,752,054.62/299,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,751.97

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