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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,835.65, 677,742.29 and 110,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,835.65, 677,742.29 and 110,281.60 is: 165,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,835.65 : 677,742.29 = 110,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,835.65/677,742.29 = 110,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,835.65x = 677,742.29 × 110,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,835.65x = 74,742,504,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,742,504,838.19/451,835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,419.67

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