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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,740.10, 451,954.05 and 183,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,740.10, 451,954.05 and 183,204.70 is: 274,408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,740.10 : 451,954.05 = 183,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,740.10/451,954.05 = 183,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,740.10x = 451,954.05 × 183,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,740.10x = 82,800,106,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,800,106,144.04/301,740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,408.69

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