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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,126.28, 451,546.42 and 174,805.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,126.28, 451,546.42 and 174,805.24 is: 262,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,126.28 : 451,546.42 = 174,805.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,126.28/451,546.42 = 174,805.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,126.28x = 451,546.42 × 174,805.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,126.28x = 78,932,680,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932,680,319.24/301,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,124.85

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