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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,511.10, 451,610.55 and 182,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,511.10, 451,610.55 and 182,975.70 is: 274,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,511.10 : 451,610.55 = 182,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,511.10/451,610.55 = 182,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,511.10x = 451,610.55 × 182,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,511.10x = 82,633,756,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,633,756,513.64/301,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,065.39

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