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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,607.70, 452,757.15 and 177,018.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,607.70, 452,757.15 and 177,018.90 is: 265,731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,607.70 : 452,757.15 = 177,018.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,607.70/452,757.15 = 177,018.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,607.70x = 452,757.15 × 177,018.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,607.70x = 80,146,572,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,146,572,660.14/301,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,731.19

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