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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,206.63, 676,895.33 and 181,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,206.63, 676,895.33 and 181,355.76 is: 272,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,206.63 : 676,895.33 = 181,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,206.63/676,895.33 = 181,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,206.63x = 676,895.33 × 181,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,206.63x = 122,758,867,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,758,867,465.99/451,206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,067.96

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