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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,625.50, 677,483.61 and 119,201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,625.50, 677,483.61 and 119,201.50 is: 178,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,625.50 : 677,483.61 = 119,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,625.50/677,483.61 = 119,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,625.50x = 677,483.61 × 119,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,625.50x = 80,757,062,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,757,062,537.42/451,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,814.22

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