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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,951.81, 676,426.49 and 184,712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,951.81, 676,426.49 and 184,712.50 is: 277,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,951.81 : 676,426.49 = 184,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,951.81/676,426.49 = 184,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,951.81x = 676,426.49 × 184,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,951.81x = 124,944,428,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,944,428,034.13/450,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,068.25

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