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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,769.62, 672,637.65 and 182,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,769.62, 672,637.65 and 182,237.50 is: 273,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,769.62 : 672,637.65 = 182,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,769.62/672,637.65 = 182,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,769.62x = 672,637.65 × 182,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,769.62x = 122,579,803,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,579,803,741.88/448,769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,146.39

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