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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,197.75, 675,297.76 and 183,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,197.75, 675,297.76 and 183,958.26 is: 275,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,197.75 : 675,297.76 = 183,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,197.75/675,297.76 = 183,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,197.75x = 675,297.76 × 183,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,197.75x = 124,226,598,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,226,598,264.16/450,197.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,937.85

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