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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,772.60, 452,002.80 and 183,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,772.60, 452,002.80 and 183,237.20 is: 274,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,772.60 : 452,002.80 = 183,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,772.60/452,002.80 = 183,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,772.60x = 452,002.80 × 183,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,772.60x = 82,823,727,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,823,727,464.16/301,772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,457.41

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