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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,151.78, 681,499.83 and 187,915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,151.78, 681,499.83 and 187,915.94 is: 281,986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,151.78 : 681,499.83 = 187,915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,151.78/681,499.83 = 187,915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,151.78x = 681,499.83 × 187,915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,151.78x = 128,064,681,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,064,681,164.29/454,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,986.52

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