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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,385.08, 680,160.24 and 186,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,385.08, 680,160.24 and 186,997.68 is: 280,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,385.08 : 680,160.24 = 186,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,385.08/680,160.24 = 186,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,385.08x = 680,160.24 × 186,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,385.08x = 127,188,386,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,188,386,908.24/453,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,530.60

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