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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,503.92, 677,325.98 and 151,961.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,503.92, 677,325.98 and 151,961.13 is: 227,965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,503.92 : 677,325.98 = 151,961.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,503.92/677,325.98 = 151,961.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,503.92x = 677,325.98 × 151,961.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,503.92x = 102,927,221,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,927,221,679.06/451,503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,965.29

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