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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,466.69, 451,608.85 and 174,840.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,466.69, 451,608.85 and 174,840.92 is: 261,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,466.69 : 451,608.85 = 174,840.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,466.69/451,608.85 = 174,840.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,466.69x = 451,608.85 × 174,840.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,466.69x = 78,959,706,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,959,706,814.14/301,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,918.51

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