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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,174.38, 451,616.26 and 174,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,174.38, 451,616.26 and 174,846.44 is: 262,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,174.38 : 451,616.26 = 174,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,174.38/451,616.26 = 174,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,174.38x = 451,616.26 × 174,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,174.38x = 78,963,495,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,963,495,307.11/301,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,185.30

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