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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,948.24, 678,143.49 and 182,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,948.24, 678,143.49 and 182,065.15 is: 273,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,948.24 : 678,143.49 = 182,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,948.24/678,143.49 = 182,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,948.24x = 678,143.49 × 182,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,948.24x = 123,466,296,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,466,296,228.37/451,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,186.81

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