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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,645.26, 677,468.20 and 114,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,645.26, 677,468.20 and 114,711.18 is: 172,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,645.26 : 677,468.20 = 114,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,645.26/677,468.20 = 114,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,645.26x = 677,468.20 × 114,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,645.26x = 77,713,176,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,713,176,634.48/451,645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,066.85

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