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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,216, 676,834.88 and 151,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,216, 676,834.88 and 151,700.48 is: 227,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,216 : 676,834.88 = 151,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,216/676,834.88 = 151,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,216x = 676,834.88 × 151,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,216x = 102,676,176,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,676,176,176.74/451,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,554.38

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