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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,833.06, 677,552.72 and 152,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,833.06, 677,552.72 and 152,257.80 is: 228,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,833.06 : 677,552.72 = 152,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,833.06/677,552.72 = 152,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,833.06x = 677,552.72 × 152,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,833.06x = 103,162,685,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,162,685,769.93/451,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,320.36

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