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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,947.24, 678,141.99 and 182,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,947.24, 678,141.99 and 182,064.15 is: 273,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,947.24 : 678,141.99 = 182,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,947.24/678,141.99 = 182,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,947.24x = 678,141.99 × 182,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,947.24x = 123,465,344,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,465,344,988.66/451,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,185.31

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