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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,176.24, 672,453.36 and 181,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,176.24, 672,453.36 and 181,867.68 is: 272,878.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,176.24 : 672,453.36 = 181,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,176.24/672,453.36 = 181,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,176.24x = 672,453.36 × 181,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,176.24x = 122,297,532,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,297,532,491.41/448,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,878.22

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