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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,185.94, 675,278.90 and 183,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,185.94, 675,278.90 and 183,946.20 is: 275,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,185.94 : 675,278.90 = 183,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,185.94/675,278.90 = 183,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,185.94x = 675,278.90 × 183,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,185.94x = 124,214,987,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,214,987,595.18/450,185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,919.30

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