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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,290.18, 452,316.83 and 182,416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,290.18, 452,316.83 and 182,416.46 is: 272,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,290.18 : 452,316.83 = 182,416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,290.18/452,316.83 = 182,416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,290.18x = 452,316.83 × 182,416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,290.18x = 82,510,031,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,510,031,753.36/302,290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,949.76

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