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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,629.26, 677,444.19 and 114,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,629.26, 677,444.19 and 114,695.18 is: 172,042.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,629.26 : 677,444.19 = 114,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,629.26/677,444.19 = 114,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,629.26x = 677,444.19 × 114,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,629.26x = 77,699,583,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,699,583,312.00/451,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,042.85

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