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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,009.60, 462,014.40 and 174,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,009.60, 462,014.40 and 174,838.40 is: 262,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,009.60 : 462,014.40 = 174,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,009.60/462,014.40 = 174,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,009.60x = 462,014.40 × 174,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,009.60x = 80,777,858,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,777,858,472.96/308,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,257.60

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