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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,034.62, 676,629.51 and 151,543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,034.62, 676,629.51 and 151,543.78 is: 227,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,034.62 : 676,629.51 = 151,543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,034.62/676,629.51 = 151,543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,034.62x = 676,629.51 × 151,543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,034.62x = 102,538,993,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,538,993,604.95/451,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,341.74

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