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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,200.89, 675,302.42 and 183,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,200.89, 675,302.42 and 183,961.38 is: 275,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,200.89 : 675,302.42 = 183,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,200.89/675,302.42 = 183,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,200.89x = 675,302.42 × 183,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,200.89x = 124,229,563,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,229,563,259.47/450,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,942.51

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