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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,901.50, 676,455.93 and 155,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,901.50, 676,455.93 and 155,413.50 is: 233,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,901.50 : 676,455.93 = 155,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,901.50/676,455.93 = 155,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,901.50x = 676,455.93 × 155,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,901.50x = 105,130,383,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,130,383,677.06/450,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,155.99

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