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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,625.13, 677,438.00 and 114,691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,625.13, 677,438.00 and 114,691.05 is: 172,036.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,625.13 : 677,438.00 = 114,691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,625.13/677,438.00 = 114,691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,625.13x = 677,438.00 × 114,691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,625.13x = 77,696,077,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,696,077,510.22/451,625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,036.66

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