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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,501.52, 677,244.52 and 151,982.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,501.52, 677,244.52 and 151,982.07 is: 227,970.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,501.52 : 677,244.52 = 151,982.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,501.52/677,244.52 = 151,982.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,501.52x = 677,244.52 × 151,982.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,501.52x = 102,929,024,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,929,024,045.76/451,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,970.49

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