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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,294.94, 452,944.17 and 175,579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,294.94, 452,944.17 and 175,579.47 is: 263,079.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,294.94 : 452,944.17 = 175,579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,294.94/452,944.17 = 175,579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,294.94x = 452,944.17 × 175,579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,294.94x = 79,527,697,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,527,697,308.19/302,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,079.82

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