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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,261.43, 676,666.77 and 147,615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,261.43, 676,666.77 and 147,615.95 is: 221,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,261.43 : 676,666.77 = 147,615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,261.43/676,666.77 = 147,615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,261.43x = 676,666.77 × 147,615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,261.43x = 99,886,809,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,886,809,778.65/451,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,350.21

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