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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,882, 454,666.32 and 183,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,882, 454,666.32 and 183,495.84 is: 274,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,882 : 454,666.32 = 183,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,882/454,666.32 = 183,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,882x = 454,666.32 × 183,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,882x = 83,429,378,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,429,378,308.11/303,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,545.31

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