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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,705.20, 452,849.40 and 183,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,705.20, 452,849.40 and 183,607.20 is: 275,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,705.20 : 452,849.40 = 183,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,705.20/452,849.40 = 183,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,705.20x = 452,849.40 × 183,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,705.20x = 83,146,410,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,146,410,355.68/301,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,588.26

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