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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,176.80, 675,265.20 and 183,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,176.80, 675,265.20 and 183,762.40 is: 275,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,176.80 : 675,265.20 = 183,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,176.80/675,265.20 = 183,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,176.80x = 675,265.20 × 183,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,176.80x = 124,088,353,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,088,353,788.48/450,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,643.60

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