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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,145.44, 679,799.88 and 186,757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,145.44, 679,799.88 and 186,757.68 is: 280,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,145.44 : 679,799.88 = 186,757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,145.44/679,799.88 = 186,757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,145.44x = 679,799.88 × 186,757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,145.44x = 126,957,848,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,957,848,453.08/453,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,170.20

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