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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,575.10, 451,706.55 and 183,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,575.10, 451,706.55 and 183,039.70 is: 274,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,575.10 : 451,706.55 = 183,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,575.10/451,706.55 = 183,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,575.10x = 451,706.55 × 183,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,575.10x = 82,680,231,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,680,231,400.04/301,575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,161.33

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