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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,852.64, 452,187.34 and 175,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,852.64, 452,187.34 and 175,227.36 is: 262,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,852.64 : 452,187.34 = 175,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,852.64/452,187.34 = 175,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,852.64x = 452,187.34 × 175,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,852.64x = 79,235,593,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235,593,813.62/301,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,497.60

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