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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,394.19, 452,170.08 and 174,912.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,394.19, 452,170.08 and 174,912.85 is: 262,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,394.19 : 452,170.08 = 174,912.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,394.19/452,170.08 = 174,912.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,394.19x = 452,170.08 × 174,912.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,394.19x = 79,090,354,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,090,354,242.11/301,394.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,414.99

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