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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,727.27, 453,211.25 and 175,981.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,727.27, 453,211.25 and 175,981.06 is: 263,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,727.27 : 453,211.25 = 175,981.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,727.27/453,211.25 = 175,981.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,727.27x = 453,211.25 × 175,981.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,727.27x = 79,756,594,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,756,594,306.11/302,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,460.22

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