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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,716.80, 677,575.20 and 185,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,716.80, 677,575.20 and 185,340.20 is: 278,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,716.80 : 677,575.20 = 185,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,716.80/677,575.20 = 185,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,716.80x = 677,575.20 × 185,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,716.80x = 125,581,923,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,581,923,083.04/451,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,010.30

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