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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,273.02, 676,904.67 and 184,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,273.02, 676,904.67 and 184,974.18 is: 277,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,273.02 : 676,904.67 = 184,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,273.02/676,904.67 = 184,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,273.02x = 676,904.67 × 184,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,273.02x = 125,209,886,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,209,886,271.42/451,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,459.28

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