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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,835.81, 677,556.84 and 152,260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,835.81, 677,556.84 and 152,260.55 is: 228,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,835.81 : 677,556.84 = 152,260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,835.81/677,556.84 = 152,260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,835.81x = 677,556.84 × 152,260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,835.81x = 103,165,177,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,165,177,114.66/451,835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,324.48

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