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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,176.38, 451,619.26 and 174,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,176.38, 451,619.26 and 174,848.44 is: 262,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,176.38 : 451,619.26 = 174,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,176.38/451,619.26 = 174,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,176.38x = 451,619.26 × 174,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,176.38x = 78,964,923,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,964,923,084.95/301,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,188.30

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