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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,209.96, 451,669.44 and 174,881.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,209.96, 451,669.44 and 174,881.98 is: 262,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,209.96 : 451,669.44 = 174,881.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,209.96/451,669.44 = 174,881.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,209.96x = 451,669.44 × 174,881.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,209.96x = 78,988,845,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,988,845,972.69/301,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,238.49

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