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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,183.32, 676,860.34 and 181,332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,183.32, 676,860.34 and 181,332.42 is: 272,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,183.32 : 676,860.34 = 181,332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,183.32/676,860.34 = 181,332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,183.32x = 676,860.34 × 181,332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,183.32x = 122,736,723,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,736,723,454.22/451,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,032.94

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