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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,554.86, 451,201.71 and 179,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,554.86, 451,201.71 and 179,529.06 is: 268,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,554.86 : 451,201.71 = 179,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,554.86/451,201.71 = 179,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,554.86x = 451,201.71 × 179,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,554.86x = 81,003,817,684.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,003,817,684.07/301,554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,620.50

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