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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,652.03, 677,478.31 and 114,717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,652.03, 677,478.31 and 114,717.95 is: 172,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,652.03 : 677,478.31 = 114,717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,652.03/677,478.31 = 114,717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,652.03x = 677,478.31 × 114,717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,652.03x = 77,718,922,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,718,922,892.66/451,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,076.99

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