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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,464.44, 451,605.47 and 174,838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,464.44, 451,605.47 and 174,838.68 is: 261,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,464.44 : 451,605.47 = 174,838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,464.44/451,605.47 = 174,838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,464.44x = 451,605.47 × 174,838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,464.44x = 78,958,101,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,958,101,997.55/301,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,915.14

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