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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,303.14, 451,021.53 and 176,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,303.14, 451,021.53 and 176,887.14 is: 264,782.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,303.14 : 451,021.53 = 176,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,303.14/451,021.53 = 176,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,303.14x = 451,021.53 × 176,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,303.14x = 79,779,908,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,779,908,520.12/301,303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,782.86

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