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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,175.80, 675,263.70 and 183,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,175.80, 675,263.70 and 183,761.40 is: 275,642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,175.80 : 675,263.70 = 183,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,175.80/675,263.70 = 183,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,175.80x = 675,263.70 × 183,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,175.80x = 124,087,402,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,087,402,881.18/450,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,642.10

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