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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,131.86, 676,650.10 and 237,814.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,131.86, 676,650.10 and 237,814.31 is: 356,696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,131.86 : 676,650.10 = 237,814.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,131.86/676,650.10 = 237,814.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,131.86x = 676,650.10 × 237,814.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,131.86x = 160,917,076,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,917,076,642.93/451,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,696.33

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