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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,576.60, 451,708.80 and 183,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,576.60, 451,708.80 and 183,041.20 is: 274,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,576.60 : 451,708.80 = 183,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,576.60/451,708.80 = 183,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,576.60x = 451,708.80 × 183,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,576.60x = 82,681,320,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681,320,802.56/301,576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,163.58

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