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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,835.31, 677,556.09 and 152,260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,835.31, 677,556.09 and 152,260.05 is: 228,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,835.31 : 677,556.09 = 152,260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,835.31/677,556.09 = 152,260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,835.31x = 677,556.09 × 152,260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,835.31x = 103,164,724,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,164,724,141.20/451,835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,323.73

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