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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,871.70, 453,099.15 and 183,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,871.70, 453,099.15 and 183,773.70 is: 275,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,871.70 : 453,099.15 = 183,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,871.70/453,099.15 = 183,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,871.70x = 453,099.15 × 183,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,871.70x = 83,267,707,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,267,707,262.36/301,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,838.07

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