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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,121.26, 451,538.91 and 174,800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,121.26, 451,538.91 and 174,800.26 is: 262,117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,121.26 : 451,538.91 = 174,800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,121.26/451,538.91 = 174,800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,121.26x = 451,538.91 × 174,800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,121.26x = 78,929,118,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,929,118,868.12/301,121.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,117.39

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