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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,554.24, 451,200.77 and 179,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,554.24, 451,200.77 and 179,528.44 is: 268,619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,554.24 : 451,200.77 = 179,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,554.24/451,200.77 = 179,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,554.24x = 451,200.77 × 179,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,554.24x = 81,003,368,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,003,368,108.90/301,554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,619.57

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