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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,184, 675,026.70 and 184,131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,184, 675,026.70 and 184,131.35 is: 276,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,184 : 675,026.70 = 184,131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,184/675,026.70 = 184,131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,184x = 675,026.70 × 184,131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,184x = 124,293,577,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,293,577,557.05/450,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,095.06

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