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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,837.20, 453,047.40 and 183,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,837.20, 453,047.40 and 183,739.20 is: 275,786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,837.20 : 453,047.40 = 183,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,837.20/453,047.40 = 183,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,837.20x = 453,047.40 × 183,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,837.20x = 83,242,566,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,242,566,838.08/301,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,786.31

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