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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,175.98, 451,618.65 and 174,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,175.98, 451,618.65 and 174,848.03 is: 262,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,175.98 : 451,618.65 = 174,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,175.98/451,618.65 = 174,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,175.98x = 451,618.65 × 174,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,175.98x = 78,964,631,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,964,631,580.21/301,175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,187.68

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