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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,022.10, 461,687.55 and 174,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,022.10, 461,687.55 and 174,966.10 is: 262,252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,022.10 : 461,687.55 = 174,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,022.10/461,687.55 = 174,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,022.10x = 461,687.55 × 174,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,022.10x = 80,779,670,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,779,670,042.06/308,022.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,252.84

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