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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,249.74, 676,875.65 and 114,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,249.74, 676,875.65 and 114,290.46 is: 171,435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,249.74 : 676,875.65 = 114,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,249.74/676,875.65 = 114,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,249.74x = 676,875.65 × 114,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,249.74x = 77,360,428,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,360,428,829.85/451,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,435.95

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