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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,645.68, 676,877.94 and 185,094.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,645.68, 676,877.94 and 185,094.12 is: 277,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,645.68 : 676,877.94 = 185,094.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,645.68/676,877.94 = 185,094.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,645.68x = 676,877.94 × 185,094.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,645.68x = 125,286,126,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,286,126,651.71/451,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,399.15

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