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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,541.29, 452,242.83 and 179,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,541.29, 452,242.83 and 179,996.14 is: 269,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,541.29 : 452,242.83 = 179,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,541.29/452,242.83 = 179,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,541.29x = 452,242.83 × 179,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,541.29x = 81,401,963,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,401,963,742.68/301,541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,952.96

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