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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,647.94, 676,881.32 and 185,096.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,647.94, 676,881.32 and 185,096.38 is: 277,402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,647.94 : 676,881.32 = 185,096.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,647.94/676,881.32 = 185,096.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,647.94x = 676,881.32 × 185,096.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,647.94x = 125,288,282,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,288,282,021.62/451,647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,402.53

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