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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,892.80, 452,839.20 and 183,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,892.80, 452,839.20 and 183,794.80 is: 275,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,892.80 : 452,839.20 = 183,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,892.80/452,839.20 = 183,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,892.80x = 452,839.20 × 183,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,892.80x = 83,229,490,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,229,490,196.16/301,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,692.20

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