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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,175.12, 451,537.99 and 181,203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,175.12, 451,537.99 and 181,203.97 is: 271,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,175.12 : 451,537.99 = 181,203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,175.12/451,537.99 = 181,203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,175.12x = 451,537.99 × 181,203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,175.12x = 81,820,473,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,820,473,230.11/301,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,670.76

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