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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,866.58, 452,208.30 and 175,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,866.58, 452,208.30 and 175,241.44 is: 262,518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,866.58 : 452,208.30 = 175,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,866.58/452,208.30 = 175,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,866.58x = 452,208.30 × 175,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,866.58x = 79,245,633,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245,633,671.95/301,866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,518.74

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