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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,149.51, 451,121.99 and 181,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,149.51, 451,121.99 and 181,140.19 is: 271,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,149.51 : 451,121.99 = 181,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,149.51/451,121.99 = 181,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,149.51x = 451,121.99 × 181,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,149.51x = 81,716,320,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,716,320,948.27/301,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,348.02

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