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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,577.60, 451,710.30 and 183,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,577.60, 451,710.30 and 183,042.20 is: 274,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,577.60 : 451,710.30 = 183,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,577.60/451,710.30 = 183,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,577.60x = 451,710.30 × 183,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,577.60x = 82,682,047,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,682,047,074.66/301,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,165.08

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