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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,672.68, 675,965.10 and 118,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,672.68, 675,965.10 and 118,248.68 is: 177,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,672.68 : 675,965.10 = 118,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,672.68/675,965.10 = 118,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,672.68x = 675,965.10 × 118,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,672.68x = 79,931,982,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,931,982,934.41/450,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,361.50

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