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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,116.14, 451,531.24 and 174,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,116.14, 451,531.24 and 174,795.12 is: 262,109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,116.14 : 451,531.24 = 174,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,116.14/451,531.24 = 174,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,116.14x = 451,531.24 × 174,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,116.14x = 78,925,457,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,925,457,825.78/301,116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,109.69

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