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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,856.60, 680,784.90 and 188,136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,856.60, 680,784.90 and 188,136.10 is: 282,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,856.60 : 680,784.90 = 188,136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,856.60/680,784.90 = 188,136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,856.60x = 680,784.90 × 188,136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,856.60x = 128,080,216,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,080,216,024.89/453,856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,204.15

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