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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,141.76, 676,659.95 and 181,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,141.76, 676,659.95 and 181,259.02 is: 271,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,141.76 : 676,659.95 = 181,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,141.76/676,659.95 = 181,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,141.76x = 676,659.95 × 181,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,141.76x = 122,650,719,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,650,719,410.25/451,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,867.36

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