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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,845.20, 453,059.40 and 183,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,845.20, 453,059.40 and 183,747.20 is: 275,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,845.20 : 453,059.40 = 183,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,845.20/453,059.40 = 183,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,845.20x = 453,059.40 × 183,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,845.20x = 83,248,396,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,248,396,183.68/301,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,798.31

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