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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,104.28, 451,513.41 and 174,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,104.28, 451,513.41 and 174,783.28 is: 262,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,104.28 : 451,513.41 = 174,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,104.28/451,513.41 = 174,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,104.28x = 451,513.41 × 174,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,104.28x = 78,916,993,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,916,993,635.00/301,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,091.90

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