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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,237.80, 452,967.90 and 183,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,237.80, 452,967.90 and 183,783.40 is: 275,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,237.80 : 452,967.90 = 183,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,237.80/452,967.90 = 183,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,237.80x = 452,967.90 × 183,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,237.80x = 83,247,980,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247,980,752.86/302,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,438.68

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