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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,005.70, 453,300.15 and 183,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,005.70, 453,300.15 and 183,907.70 is: 276,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,005.70 : 453,300.15 = 183,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,005.70/453,300.15 = 183,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,005.70x = 453,300.15 × 183,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,005.70x = 83,365,387,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,365,387,996.16/302,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,039.12

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