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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,469.77, 451,613.46 and 174,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,469.77, 451,613.46 and 174,844.06 is: 261,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,469.77 : 451,613.46 = 174,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,469.77/451,613.46 = 174,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,469.77x = 451,613.46 × 174,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,469.77x = 78,961,930,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961,930,897.05/301,469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,923.21

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