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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,847.20, 453,062.40 and 183,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,847.20, 453,062.40 and 183,749.20 is: 275,801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,847.20 : 453,062.40 = 183,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,847.20/453,062.40 = 183,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,847.20x = 453,062.40 × 183,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,847.20x = 83,249,853,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,249,853,550.08/301,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,801.31

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