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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,368.27, 677,115.63 and 147,786.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,368.27, 677,115.63 and 147,786.17 is: 221,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,368.27 : 677,115.63 = 147,786.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,368.27/677,115.63 = 147,786.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,368.27x = 677,115.63 × 147,786.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,368.27x = 100,068,322,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,068,322,219.26/451,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,699.95

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