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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,016.30, 676,523.98 and 184,777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,016.30, 676,523.98 and 184,777.29 is: 277,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,016.30 : 676,523.98 = 184,777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,016.30/676,523.98 = 184,777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,016.30x = 676,523.98 × 184,777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,016.30x = 125,006,267,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,006,267,644.41/451,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,165.74

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