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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,680.79, 452,687.40 and 183,435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,680.79, 452,687.40 and 183,435.17 is: 275,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,680.79 : 452,687.40 = 183,435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,680.79/452,687.40 = 183,435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,680.79x = 452,687.40 × 183,435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,680.79x = 83,038,787,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,038,787,912.42/301,680.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,253.82

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