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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,173.39, 451,614.76 and 174,845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,173.39, 451,614.76 and 174,845.43 is: 262,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,173.39 : 451,614.76 = 174,845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,173.39/451,614.76 = 174,845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,173.39x = 451,614.76 × 174,845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,173.39x = 78,962,776,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,962,776,906.55/301,173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,183.78

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