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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,229.68, 676,846.08 and 114,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,229.68, 676,846.08 and 114,270.24 is: 171,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,229.68 : 676,846.08 = 114,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,229.68/676,846.08 = 114,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,229.68x = 676,846.08 × 114,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,229.68x = 77,343,364,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,343,364,004.66/451,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,405.76

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