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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,541.04, 452,242.49 and 179,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,541.04, 452,242.49 and 179,995.91 is: 269,952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,541.04 : 452,242.49 = 179,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,541.04/452,242.49 = 179,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,541.04x = 452,242.49 × 179,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,541.04x = 81,401,795,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,401,795,367.02/301,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,952.63

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