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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,211.06, 675,317.66 and 183,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,211.06, 675,317.66 and 183,971.55 is: 275,957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,211.06 : 675,317.66 = 183,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,211.06/675,317.66 = 183,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,211.06x = 675,317.66 × 183,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,211.06x = 124,239,238,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,239,238,265.16/450,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,957.77

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