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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,158.30, 675,999.18 and 273,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,158.30, 675,999.18 and 273,125.70 is: 409,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,158.30 : 675,999.18 = 273,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,158.30/675,999.18 = 273,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,158.30x = 675,999.18 × 273,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,158.30x = 184,632,749,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,632,749,236.93/451,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,241.61

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