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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,026.50, 676,579.71 and 118,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,026.50, 676,579.71 and 118,602.50 is: 177,914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,026.50 : 676,579.71 = 118,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,026.50/676,579.71 = 118,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,026.50x = 676,579.71 × 118,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,026.50x = 80,244,045,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,045,055.28/451,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,914.26

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