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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,332.91, 677,032.78 and 151,812.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,332.91, 677,032.78 and 151,812.33 is: 227,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,332.91 : 677,032.78 = 151,812.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,332.91/677,032.78 = 151,812.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,332.91x = 677,032.78 × 151,812.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,332.91x = 102,781,921,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,781,921,184.42/451,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,729.73

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