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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,483.60, 451,569.30 and 182,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,483.60, 451,569.30 and 182,948.20 is: 274,024.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,483.60 : 451,569.30 = 182,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,483.60/451,569.30 = 182,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,483.60x = 451,569.30 × 182,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,483.60x = 82,613,790,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,613,790,610.26/301,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,024.16

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