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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,756.68, 677,598.11 and 152,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,756.68, 677,598.11 and 152,230.62 is: 228,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,756.68 : 677,598.11 = 152,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,756.68/677,598.11 = 152,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,756.68x = 677,598.11 × 152,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,756.68x = 103,151,182,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,151,182,746.83/451,756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,333.50

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