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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,843.89, 452,174.25 and 175,218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,843.89, 452,174.25 and 175,218.63 is: 262,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,843.89 : 452,174.25 = 175,218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,843.89/452,174.25 = 175,218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,843.89x = 452,174.25 × 175,218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,843.89x = 79,229,352,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229,352,606.28/301,843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,484.53

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