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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,175.73, 451,538.94 and 181,204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,175.73, 451,538.94 and 181,204.59 is: 271,671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,175.73 : 451,538.94 = 181,204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,175.73/451,538.94 = 181,204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,175.73x = 451,538.94 × 181,204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,175.73x = 81,820,928,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,820,928,491.73/301,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,671.72

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