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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,247.28, 451,268.46 and 181,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,247.28, 451,268.46 and 181,238.04 is: 271,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,247.28 : 451,268.46 = 181,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,247.28/451,268.46 = 181,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,247.28x = 451,268.46 × 181,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,247.28x = 81,787,011,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,787,011,204.22/301,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,494.60

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