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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,511.43, 451,676.03 and 174,885.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,511.43, 451,676.03 and 174,885.66 is: 261,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,511.43 : 451,676.03 = 174,885.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,511.43/451,676.03 = 174,885.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,511.43x = 451,676.03 × 174,885.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,511.43x = 78,991,659,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,991,659,738.30/301,511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,985.62

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