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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,621.39, 677,433.26 and 152,312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,621.39, 677,433.26 and 152,312.21 is: 228,468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,621.39 : 677,433.26 = 152,312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,621.39/677,433.26 = 152,312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,621.39x = 677,433.26 × 152,312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,621.39x = 103,181,356,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,181,356,958.11/451,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,468.71

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