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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,495.20, 451,651.56 and 174,869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,495.20, 451,651.56 and 174,869.40 is: 261,961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,495.20 : 451,651.56 = 174,869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,495.20/451,651.56 = 174,869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,495.20x = 451,651.56 × 174,869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,495.20x = 78,980,037,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,980,037,306.26/301,495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,961.18

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