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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,177.80, 675,266.70 and 183,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,177.80, 675,266.70 and 183,763.40 is: 275,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,177.80 : 675,266.70 = 183,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,177.80/675,266.70 = 183,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,177.80x = 675,266.70 × 183,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,177.80x = 124,089,304,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,089,304,698.78/450,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,645.10

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