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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,170.85, 675,347.40 and 183,952.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,170.85, 675,347.40 and 183,952.81 is: 275,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,170.85 : 675,347.40 = 183,952.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,170.85/675,347.40 = 183,952.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,170.85x = 675,347.40 × 183,952.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,170.85x = 124,232,051,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,232,051,956.19/450,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,966.45

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