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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,291.14, 462,121.50 and 174,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,291.14, 462,121.50 and 174,889.60 is: 262,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,291.14 : 462,121.50 = 174,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,291.14/462,121.50 = 174,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,291.14x = 462,121.50 × 174,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,291.14x = 80,820,244,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,820,244,286.40/308,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,155.59

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