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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,273.92, 676,799.88 and 185,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,273.92, 676,799.88 and 185,110.32 is: 277,619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,273.92 : 676,799.88 = 185,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,273.92/676,799.88 = 185,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,273.92x = 676,799.88 × 185,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,273.92x = 125,282,642,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,282,642,362.76/451,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,619.95

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