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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,645.80, 452,079.90 and 183,191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,645.80, 452,079.90 and 183,191.40 is: 274,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,645.80 : 452,079.90 = 183,191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,645.80/452,079.90 = 183,191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,645.80x = 452,079.90 × 183,191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,645.80x = 82,817,149,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,817,149,792.86/301,645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,550.98

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