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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,710.80, 452,177.40 and 183,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,710.80, 452,177.40 and 183,256.40 is: 274,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,710.80 : 452,177.40 = 183,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,710.80/452,177.40 = 183,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,710.80x = 452,177.40 × 183,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,710.80x = 82,864,402,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,864,402,485.36/301,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,648.45

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