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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,172.18, 451,533.59 and 181,201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,172.18, 451,533.59 and 181,201.03 is: 271,666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,172.18 : 451,533.59 = 181,201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,172.18/451,533.59 = 181,201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,172.18x = 451,533.59 × 181,201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,172.18x = 81,818,350,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,818,350,232.26/301,172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,666.37

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