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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,741.20, 452,903.40 and 183,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,741.20, 452,903.40 and 183,643.20 is: 275,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,741.20 : 452,903.40 = 183,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,741.20/452,903.40 = 183,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,741.20x = 452,903.40 × 183,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,741.20x = 83,172,629,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,172,629,666.88/301,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,642.27

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