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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,173.23, 452,141.76 and 182,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,173.23, 452,141.76 and 182,299.68 is: 272,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,173.23 : 452,141.76 = 182,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,173.23/452,141.76 = 182,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,173.23x = 452,141.76 × 182,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,173.23x = 82,425,298,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,425,298,846.26/302,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,774.98

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