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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,301.40, 451,952.10 and 175,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,301.40, 451,952.10 and 175,330.20 is: 262,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,301.40 : 451,952.10 = 175,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,301.40/451,952.10 = 175,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,301.40x = 451,952.10 × 175,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,301.40x = 79,240,852,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,240,852,083.42/301,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,995.30

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