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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,757.68, 677,599.61 and 152,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,757.68, 677,599.61 and 152,231.62 is: 228,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,757.68 : 677,599.61 = 152,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,757.68/677,599.61 = 152,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,757.68x = 677,599.61 × 152,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,757.68x = 103,152,086,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,152,086,341.67/451,757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,334.99

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