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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,126.59, 450,996.42 and 174,452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,126.59, 450,996.42 and 174,452.37 is: 261,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,126.59 : 450,996.42 = 174,452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,126.59/450,996.42 = 174,452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,126.59x = 450,996.42 × 174,452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,126.59x = 78,677,394,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677,394,330.52/301,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,276.81

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