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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,863.10, 452,138.55 and 183,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,863.10, 452,138.55 and 183,327.70 is: 274,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,863.10 : 452,138.55 = 183,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,863.10/452,138.55 = 183,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,863.10x = 452,138.55 × 183,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,863.10x = 82,889,520,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,889,520,452.84/301,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,593.09

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