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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,236.80, 452,966.40 and 183,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,236.80, 452,966.40 and 183,782.40 is: 275,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,236.80 : 452,966.40 = 183,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,236.80/452,966.40 = 183,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,236.80x = 452,966.40 × 183,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,236.80x = 83,247,252,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247,252,111.36/302,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,437.18

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