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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,172.74, 451,534.43 and 181,201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,172.74, 451,534.43 and 181,201.59 is: 271,667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,172.74 : 451,534.43 = 181,201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,172.74/451,534.43 = 181,201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,172.74x = 451,534.43 × 181,201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,172.74x = 81,818,757,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,818,757,108.75/301,172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,667.21

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