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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,133.71, 676,652.87 and 237,816.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,133.71, 676,652.87 and 237,816.16 is: 356,699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,133.71 : 676,652.87 = 237,816.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,133.71/676,652.87 = 237,816.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,133.71x = 676,652.87 × 237,816.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,133.71x = 160,918,982,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,918,982,624.03/451,133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,699.09

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