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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,805.70, 677,708.55 and 114,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,805.70, 677,708.55 and 114,845.70 is: 172,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,805.70 : 677,708.55 = 114,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,805.70/677,708.55 = 114,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,805.70x = 677,708.55 × 114,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,805.70x = 77,831,912,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,831,912,820.74/451,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,268.55

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