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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,188.63, 677,766.97 and 182,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,188.63, 677,766.97 and 182,143.84 is: 273,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,188.63 : 677,766.97 = 182,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,188.63/677,766.97 = 182,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,188.63x = 677,766.97 × 182,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,188.63x = 123,451,077,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,451,077,832.76/452,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,007.92

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