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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,570.40, 451,764.28 and 174,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,570.40, 451,764.28 and 174,944.72 is: 262,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,570.40 : 451,764.28 = 174,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,570.40/451,764.28 = 174,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,570.40x = 451,764.28 × 174,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,570.40x = 79,033,775,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,033,775,470.60/301,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,074.05

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