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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,248.28, 451,269.96 and 181,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,248.28, 451,269.96 and 181,239.04 is: 271,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,248.28 : 451,269.96 = 181,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,248.28/451,269.96 = 181,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,248.28x = 451,269.96 × 181,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,248.28x = 81,787,734,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,787,734,331.24/301,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,496.10

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