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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,542.04, 677,347.10 and 152,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,542.04, 677,347.10 and 152,023.48 is: 228,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,542.04 : 677,347.10 = 152,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,542.04/677,347.10 = 152,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,542.04x = 677,347.10 × 152,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,542.04x = 102,972,663,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,972,663,309.91/451,542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,046.68

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