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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,724.70, 452,878.65 and 183,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,724.70, 452,878.65 and 183,626.70 is: 275,617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,724.70 : 452,878.65 = 183,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,724.70/452,878.65 = 183,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,724.70x = 452,878.65 × 183,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,724.70x = 83,160,611,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,160,611,999.96/301,724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,617.51

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