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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,179.76, 451,544.91 and 181,208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,179.76, 451,544.91 and 181,208.59 is: 271,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,179.76 : 451,544.91 = 181,208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,179.76/451,544.91 = 181,208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,179.76x = 451,544.91 × 181,208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,179.76x = 81,823,816,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,823,816,462.78/301,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,677.67

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