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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,335.92, 677,037.29 and 151,815.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,335.92, 677,037.29 and 151,815.33 is: 227,734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,335.92 : 677,037.29 = 151,815.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,335.92/677,037.29 = 151,815.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,335.92x = 677,037.29 × 151,815.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,335.92x = 102,784,638,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,784,638,844.58/451,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,734.23

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