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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,177.38, 451,620.76 and 174,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,177.38, 451,620.76 and 174,849.44 is: 262,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,177.38 : 451,620.76 = 174,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,177.38/451,620.76 = 174,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,177.38x = 451,620.76 × 174,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,177.38x = 78,965,636,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,965,636,978.37/301,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,189.80

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