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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,676.55, 677,516.04 and 152,367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,676.55, 677,516.04 and 152,367.38 is: 228,551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,676.55 : 677,516.04 = 152,367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,676.55/677,516.04 = 152,367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,676.55x = 677,516.04 × 152,367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,676.55x = 103,231,340,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,231,340,535.20/451,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,551.47

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