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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,121.28, 451,538.92 and 174,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,121.28, 451,538.92 and 174,800.24 is: 262,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,121.28 : 451,538.92 = 174,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,121.28/451,538.92 = 174,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,121.28x = 451,538.92 × 174,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,121.28x = 78,929,111,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,929,111,585.34/301,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,117.35

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