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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,016.92, 676,525.38 and 118,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,016.92, 676,525.38 and 118,567 is: 177,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,016.92 : 676,525.38 = 118,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,016.92/676,525.38 = 118,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,016.92x = 676,525.38 × 118,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,016.92x = 80,213,584,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,213,584,730.46/451,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,850.50

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