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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,557.60, 451,680.30 and 183,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,557.60, 451,680.30 and 183,022.20 is: 274,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,557.60 : 451,680.30 = 183,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,557.60/451,680.30 = 183,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,557.60x = 451,680.30 × 183,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,557.60x = 82,667,522,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,667,522,202.66/301,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,135.10

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