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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,168.72, 450,029.52 and 181,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,168.72, 450,029.52 and 181,811.52 is: 272,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,168.72 : 450,029.52 = 181,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,168.72/450,029.52 = 181,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,168.72x = 450,029.52 × 181,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,168.72x = 81,820,551,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,820,551,076.07/300,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,581.87

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