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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,823.27, 677,538.07 and 152,248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,823.27, 677,538.07 and 152,248.01 is: 228,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,823.27 : 677,538.07 = 152,248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,823.27/677,538.07 = 152,248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,823.27x = 677,538.07 × 152,248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,823.27x = 103,153,819,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,153,819,088.43/451,823.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,305.68

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