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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,710.60, 451,909.80 and 183,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,710.60, 451,909.80 and 183,175.20 is: 274,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,710.60 : 451,909.80 = 183,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,710.60/451,909.80 = 183,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,710.60x = 451,909.80 × 183,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,710.60x = 82,778,667,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,778,667,996.96/301,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,364.47

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