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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,849.92, 452,183.22 and 175,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,849.92, 452,183.22 and 175,224.60 is: 262,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,849.92 : 452,183.22 = 175,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,849.92/452,183.22 = 175,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,849.92x = 452,183.22 × 175,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,849.92x = 79,233,623,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,233,623,851.21/301,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,493.44

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