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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,741.56, 676,001.64 and 151,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,741.56, 676,001.64 and 151,215.44 is: 226,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,741.56 : 676,001.64 = 151,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,741.56/676,001.64 = 151,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,741.56x = 676,001.64 × 151,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,741.56x = 102,221,885,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,221,885,433.32/450,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,786.02

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