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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,745.26, 680,618.07 and 187,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,745.26, 680,618.07 and 187,212.96 is: 280,819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,745.26 : 680,618.07 = 187,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,745.26/680,618.07 = 187,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,745.26x = 680,618.07 × 187,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,745.26x = 127,420,523,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,420,523,514.19/453,745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,819.51

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