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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,122.26, 451,540.41 and 174,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,122.26, 451,540.41 and 174,801.26 is: 262,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,122.26 : 451,540.41 = 174,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,122.26/451,540.41 = 174,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,122.26x = 451,540.41 × 174,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,122.26x = 78,929,832,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,929,832,608.92/301,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,118.89

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