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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,511.55, 452,267.33 and 183,219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,511.55, 452,267.33 and 183,219.15 is: 274,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,511.55 : 452,267.33 = 183,219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,511.55/452,267.33 = 183,219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,511.55x = 452,267.33 × 183,219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,511.55x = 82,864,034,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,864,034,859.27/301,511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,828.73

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