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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,847.10, 452,114.55 and 183,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,847.10, 452,114.55 and 183,311.70 is: 274,569.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,847.10 : 452,114.55 = 183,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,847.10/452,114.55 = 183,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,847.10x = 452,114.55 × 183,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,847.10x = 82,877,886,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,877,886,755.24/301,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,569.10

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