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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,568.40, 451,761.28 and 174,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,568.40, 451,761.28 and 174,942.72 is: 262,071.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,568.40 : 451,761.28 = 174,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,568.40/451,761.28 = 174,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,568.40x = 451,761.28 × 174,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,568.40x = 79,032,347,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,032,347,113.88/301,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,071.05

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