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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,895.80, 452,843.70 and 183,797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,895.80, 452,843.70 and 183,797.80 is: 275,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,895.80 : 452,843.70 = 183,797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,895.80/452,843.70 = 183,797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,895.80x = 452,843.70 × 183,797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,895.80x = 83,231,675,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,231,675,803.86/301,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,696.70

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