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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,191.92, 452,169.81 and 182,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,191.92, 452,169.81 and 182,318.40 is: 272,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,191.92 : 452,169.81 = 182,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,191.92/452,169.81 = 182,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,191.92x = 452,169.81 × 182,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,191.92x = 82,438,876,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,438,876,287.50/302,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,803.05

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