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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,531.75, 451,706.22 and 174,905.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,531.75, 451,706.22 and 174,905.97 is: 262,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,531.75 : 451,706.22 = 174,905.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,531.75/451,706.22 = 174,905.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,531.75x = 451,706.22 × 174,905.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,531.75x = 79,006,112,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,006,112,870.24/301,531.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,015.90

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