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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,016.81, 676,524.74 and 184,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,016.81, 676,524.74 and 184,777.80 is: 277,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,016.81 : 676,524.74 = 184,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,016.81/676,524.74 = 184,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,016.81x = 676,524.74 × 184,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,016.81x = 125,006,752,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,006,752,178.88/451,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,166.51

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