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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,196.67, 675,296.17 and 183,957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,196.67, 675,296.17 and 183,957.21 is: 275,936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,196.67 : 675,296.17 = 183,957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,196.67/675,296.17 = 183,957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,196.67x = 675,296.17 × 183,957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,196.67x = 124,225,598,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225,598,896.99/450,196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,936.29

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