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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,540.29, 452,241.33 and 179,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,540.29, 452,241.33 and 179,995.14 is: 269,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,540.29 : 452,241.33 = 179,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,540.29/452,241.33 = 179,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,540.29x = 452,241.33 × 179,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,540.29x = 81,401,241,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,401,241,507.14/301,540.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,951.46

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