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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,727.20, 452,882.40 and 183,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,727.20, 452,882.40 and 183,629.20 is: 275,621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,727.20 : 452,882.40 = 183,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,727.20/452,882.40 = 183,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,727.20x = 452,882.40 × 183,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,727.20x = 83,162,432,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162,432,806.08/301,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,621.27

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