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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,646.93, 676,879.81 and 185,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,646.93, 676,879.81 and 185,095.37 is: 277,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,646.93 : 676,879.81 = 185,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,646.93/676,879.81 = 185,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,646.93x = 676,879.81 × 185,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,646.93x = 125,287,318,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,287,318,877.48/451,646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,401.02

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