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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,184.32, 676,861.84 and 181,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,184.32, 676,861.84 and 181,333.42 is: 272,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,184.32 : 676,861.84 = 181,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,184.32/676,861.84 = 181,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,184.32x = 676,861.84 × 181,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,184.32x = 122,737,672,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,737,672,314.69/451,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,034.44

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