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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,144.01, 451,113.74 and 181,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,144.01, 451,113.74 and 181,134.69 is: 271,339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,144.01 : 451,113.74 = 181,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,144.01/451,113.74 = 181,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,144.01x = 451,113.74 × 181,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,144.01x = 81,712,346,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,712,346,543.97/301,144.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,339.77

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