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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,251.96, 681,460.02 and 187,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,251.96, 681,460.02 and 187,867.80 is: 281,835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,251.96 : 681,460.02 = 187,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,251.96/681,460.02 = 187,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,251.96x = 681,460.02 × 187,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,251.96x = 128,024,394,745.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,024,394,745.36/454,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,835.65

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