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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,393.69, 452,169.32 and 174,912.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,393.69, 452,169.32 and 174,912.35 is: 262,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,393.69 : 452,169.32 = 174,912.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,393.69/452,169.32 = 174,912.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,393.69x = 452,169.32 × 174,912.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,393.69x = 79,089,996,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,089,996,535.54/301,393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,414.24

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