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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,840.20, 453,051.90 and 183,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,840.20, 453,051.90 and 183,742.20 is: 275,790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,840.20 : 453,051.90 = 183,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,840.20/453,051.90 = 183,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,840.20x = 453,051.90 × 183,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,840.20x = 83,244,752,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,244,752,820.18/301,840.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,790.81

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