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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,196.56, 675,295.98 and 183,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,196.56, 675,295.98 and 183,957.08 is: 275,936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,196.56 : 675,295.98 = 183,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,196.56/675,295.98 = 183,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,196.56x = 675,295.98 × 183,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,196.56x = 124,225,473,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225,473,240.06/450,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,936.08

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