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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,557.80, 452,336.70 and 183,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,557.80, 452,336.70 and 183,265.40 is: 274,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,557.80 : 452,336.70 = 183,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,557.80/452,336.70 = 183,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,557.80x = 452,336.70 × 183,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,557.80x = 82,897,666,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,897,666,260.18/301,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,898.10

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