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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,512.18, 451,677.15 and 174,886.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,512.18, 451,677.15 and 174,886.41 is: 261,986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,512.18 : 451,677.15 = 174,886.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,512.18/451,677.15 = 174,886.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,512.18x = 451,677.15 × 174,886.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,512.18x = 78,992,195,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,992,195,242.53/301,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,986.75

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