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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,004.64, 451,470.06 and 174,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,004.64, 451,470.06 and 174,713.70 is: 262,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,004.64 : 451,470.06 = 174,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,004.64/451,470.06 = 174,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,004.64x = 451,470.06 × 174,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,004.64x = 78,878,004,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,878,004,621.82/301,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,049.13

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