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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,305.12, 451,265.35 and 174,632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,305.12, 451,265.35 and 174,632.03 is: 261,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,305.12 : 451,265.35 = 174,632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,305.12/451,265.35 = 174,632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,305.12x = 451,265.35 × 174,632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,305.12x = 78,805,382,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805,382,687.90/301,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,546.78

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