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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,222.80, 452,945.40 and 183,768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,222.80, 452,945.40 and 183,768.40 is: 275,416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,222.80 : 452,945.40 = 183,768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,222.80/452,945.40 = 183,768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,222.80x = 452,945.40 × 183,768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,222.80x = 83,237,051,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,237,051,445.36/302,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,416.19

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