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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,656.66, 451,962.33 and 183,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,656.66, 451,962.33 and 183,079.54 is: 274,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,656.66 : 451,962.33 = 183,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,656.66/451,962.33 = 183,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,656.66x = 451,962.33 × 183,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,656.66x = 82,745,055,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,745,055,473.73/301,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,302.10

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