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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,346.24, 676,908 and 185,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,346.24, 676,908 and 185,182.40 is: 277,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,346.24 : 676,908 = 185,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,346.24/676,908 = 185,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,346.24x = 676,908 × 185,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,346.24x = 125,351,448,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,351,448,019.20/451,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,727.91

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