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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,148.20, 451,650.30 and 174,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,148.20, 451,650.30 and 174,514.60 is: 261,730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,148.20 : 451,650.30 = 174,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,148.20/451,650.30 = 174,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,148.20x = 451,650.30 × 174,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,148.20x = 78,819,571,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,819,571,444.38/301,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,730.18

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