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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,628.76, 677,443.44 and 114,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,628.76, 677,443.44 and 114,694.68 is: 172,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,628.76 : 677,443.44 = 114,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,628.76/677,443.44 = 114,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,628.76x = 677,443.44 × 114,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,628.76x = 77,699,158,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,699,158,568.90/451,628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,042.10

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