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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,056.06, 678,067.64 and 182,300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,056.06, 678,067.64 and 182,300.55 is: 273,444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,056.06 : 678,067.64 = 182,300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,056.06/678,067.64 = 182,300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,056.06x = 678,067.64 × 182,300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,056.06x = 123,612,099,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,612,099,407.36/452,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,444.18

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