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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,718.42, 452,764.52 and 175,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,718.42, 452,764.52 and 175,418.10 is: 263,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,718.42 : 452,764.52 = 175,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,718.42/452,764.52 = 175,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,718.42x = 452,764.52 × 175,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,718.42x = 79,423,091,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423,091,845.81/301,718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,235.81

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