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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,728.20, 452,883.90 and 183,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,728.20, 452,883.90 and 183,630.20 is: 275,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,728.20 : 452,883.90 = 183,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,728.20/452,883.90 = 183,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,728.20x = 452,883.90 × 183,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,728.20x = 83,163,161,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,161,133.78/301,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,622.77

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