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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,451.20, 451,585.60 and 174,825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,451.20, 451,585.60 and 174,825.42 is: 261,895.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,451.20 : 451,585.60 = 174,825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,451.20/451,585.60 = 174,825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,451.20x = 451,585.60 × 174,825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,451.20x = 78,948,640,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,948,640,055.44/301,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,895.26

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