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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,068.46, 462,167.49 and 175,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,068.46, 462,167.49 and 175,010.30 is: 262,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,068.46 : 462,167.49 = 175,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,068.46/462,167.49 = 175,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,068.46x = 462,167.49 × 175,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,068.46x = 80,884,071,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,884,071,075.15/308,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,552.26

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