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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,155.80, 675,233.70 and 117,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,155.80, 675,233.70 and 117,731.80 is: 176,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,155.80 : 675,233.70 = 117,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,155.80/675,233.70 = 117,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,155.80x = 675,233.70 × 117,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,155.80x = 79,496,478,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496,478,921.66/450,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,597.70

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