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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,340.48, 451,750.96 and 173,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,340.48, 451,750.96 and 173,229.66 is: 259,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,340.48 : 451,750.96 = 173,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,340.48/451,750.96 = 173,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,340.48x = 451,750.96 × 173,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,340.48x = 78,256,665,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,256,665,205.47/301,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,695.16

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