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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,678.51, 452,371.51 and 175,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,678.51, 452,371.51 and 175,355.12 is: 262,947.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,678.51 : 452,371.51 = 175,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,678.51/452,371.51 = 175,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,678.51x = 452,371.51 × 175,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,678.51x = 79,325,660,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325,660,420.63/301,678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,947.67

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