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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,453.20, 451,588.60 and 174,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,453.20, 451,588.60 and 174,827.42 is: 261,898.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,453.20 : 451,588.60 = 174,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,453.20/451,588.60 = 174,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,453.20x = 451,588.60 × 174,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,453.20x = 78,950,069,839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,950,069,839.41/301,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,898.26

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