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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,683.78, 452,691.90 and 183,438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,683.78, 452,691.90 and 183,438.18 is: 275,258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,683.78 : 452,691.90 = 183,438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,683.78/452,691.90 = 183,438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,683.78x = 452,691.90 × 183,438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,683.78x = 83,040,978,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,040,978,236.74/301,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,258.35

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