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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,844.89, 452,175.75 and 175,219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,844.89, 452,175.75 and 175,219.63 is: 262,486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,844.89 : 452,175.75 = 175,219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,844.89/452,175.75 = 175,219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,844.89x = 452,175.75 × 175,219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,844.89x = 79,230,067,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,230,067,609.97/301,844.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,486.03

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