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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,183.56, 451,172.80 and 181,174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,183.56, 451,172.80 and 181,174.33 is: 271,399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,183.56 : 451,172.80 = 181,174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,183.56/451,172.80 = 181,174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,183.56x = 451,172.80 × 181,174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,183.56x = 81,740,928,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,740,928,706.20/301,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,399.04

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