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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,768.62, 672,636.15 and 182,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,768.62, 672,636.15 and 182,236.50 is: 273,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,768.62 : 672,636.15 = 182,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,768.62/672,636.15 = 182,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,768.62x = 672,636.15 × 182,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,768.62x = 122,578,857,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,578,857,749.48/448,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,144.90

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