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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,579.60, 451,713.30 and 183,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,579.60, 451,713.30 and 183,044.20 is: 274,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,579.60 : 451,713.30 = 183,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,579.60/451,713.30 = 183,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,579.60x = 451,713.30 × 183,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,579.60x = 82,683,499,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,683,499,627.86/301,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,168.08

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