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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,171.36, 675,348.15 and 183,953.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,171.36, 675,348.15 and 183,953.31 is: 275,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,171.36 : 675,348.15 = 183,953.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,171.36/675,348.15 = 183,953.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,171.36x = 675,348.15 × 183,953.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,171.36x = 124,232,527,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,232,527,594.88/450,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,967.20

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