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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,848.43, 677,299.73 and 152,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,848.43, 677,299.73 and 152,225.48 is: 228,178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,848.43 : 677,299.73 = 152,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,848.43/677,299.73 = 152,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,848.43x = 677,299.73 × 152,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,848.43x = 103,102,273,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,102,273,625.43/451,848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,178.89

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