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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,192.92, 452,171.31 and 182,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,192.92, 452,171.31 and 182,319.40 is: 272,804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,192.92 : 452,171.31 = 182,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,192.92/452,171.31 = 182,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,192.92x = 452,171.31 × 182,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,192.92x = 82,439,601,936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,439,601,936.41/302,192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,804.54

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