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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,655.66, 451,960.83 and 183,078.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,655.66, 451,960.83 and 183,078.54 is: 274,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,655.66 : 451,960.83 = 183,078.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,655.66/451,960.83 = 183,078.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,655.66x = 451,960.83 × 183,078.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,655.66x = 82,744,328,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,744,328,893.59/301,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,300.61

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