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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,266.41, 451,297.15 and 181,257.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,266.41, 451,297.15 and 181,257.17 is: 271,523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,266.41 : 451,297.15 = 181,257.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,266.41/451,297.15 = 181,257.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,266.41x = 451,297.15 × 181,257.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,266.41x = 81,800,841,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,800,841,528.44/301,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,523.28

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