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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,016.05, 676,523.61 and 184,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,016.05, 676,523.61 and 184,777.04 is: 277,165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,016.05 : 676,523.61 = 184,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,016.05/676,523.61 = 184,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,016.05x = 676,523.61 × 184,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,016.05x = 125,006,030,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,006,030,145.91/451,016.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,165.37

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