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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,017.81, 676,526.23 and 184,778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,017.81, 676,526.23 and 184,778.80 is: 277,168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,017.81 : 676,526.23 = 184,778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,017.81/676,526.23 = 184,778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,017.81x = 676,526.23 × 184,778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,017.81x = 125,007,704,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,007,704,947.92/451,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,168.00

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