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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,859.20, 453,080.40 and 183,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,859.20, 453,080.40 and 183,761.20 is: 275,819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,859.20 : 453,080.40 = 183,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,859.20/453,080.40 = 183,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,859.20x = 453,080.40 × 183,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,859.20x = 83,258,598,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,598,000.48/301,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,819.32

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