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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,189.63, 677,768.47 and 182,144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,189.63, 677,768.47 and 182,144.84 is: 273,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,189.63 : 677,768.47 = 182,144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,189.63/677,768.47 = 182,144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,189.63x = 677,768.47 × 182,144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,189.63x = 123,452,029,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,452,029,525.20/452,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,009.42

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