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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,188.60, 675,146.72 and 236,838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,188.60, 675,146.72 and 236,838.89 is: 355,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,188.60 : 675,146.72 = 236,838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,188.60/675,146.72 = 236,838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,188.60x = 675,146.72 × 236,838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,188.60x = 159,900,997,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,900,997,568.10/450,188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,186.69

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