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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,521.60, 451,626.30 and 182,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,521.60, 451,626.30 and 182,986.20 is: 274,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,521.60 : 451,626.30 = 182,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,521.60/451,626.30 = 182,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,521.60x = 451,626.30 × 182,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,521.60x = 82,641,380,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,641,380,457.06/301,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,081.13

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