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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,723.08, 677,598.29 and 114,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,723.08, 677,598.29 and 114,763.80 is: 172,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,723.08 : 677,598.29 = 114,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,723.08/677,598.29 = 114,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,723.08x = 677,598.29 × 114,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,723.08x = 77,763,754,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,763,754,633.90/451,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,149.17

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