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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,123.28, 451,541.92 and 174,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,123.28, 451,541.92 and 174,802.24 is: 262,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,123.28 : 451,541.92 = 174,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,123.28/451,541.92 = 174,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,123.28x = 451,541.92 × 174,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,123.28x = 78,930,539,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,930,539,069.90/301,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,120.35

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