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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,803.26, 676,049.23 and 130,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,803.26, 676,049.23 and 130,868.40 is: 196,257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,803.26 : 676,049.23 = 130,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,803.26/676,049.23 = 130,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,803.26x = 676,049.23 × 130,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,803.26x = 88,473,481,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,473,481,051.33/450,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,257.41

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