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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,465.84, 451,607.57 and 174,840.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,465.84, 451,607.57 and 174,840.07 is: 261,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,465.84 : 451,607.57 = 174,840.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,465.84/451,607.57 = 174,840.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,465.84x = 451,607.57 × 174,840.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,465.84x = 78,959,099,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,959,099,151.33/301,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,917.23

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