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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,851.64, 452,185.84 and 175,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,851.64, 452,185.84 and 175,226.36 is: 262,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,851.64 : 452,185.84 = 175,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,851.64/452,185.84 = 175,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,851.64x = 452,185.84 × 175,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,851.64x = 79,234,878,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234,878,786.74/301,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,496.10

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