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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,838.20, 453,048.90 and 183,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,838.20, 453,048.90 and 183,740.20 is: 275,787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,838.20 : 453,048.90 = 183,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,838.20/453,048.90 = 183,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,838.20x = 453,048.90 × 183,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,838.20x = 83,243,295,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,243,295,495.78/301,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,787.81

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