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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,852.15, 677,305.32 and 152,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,852.15, 677,305.32 and 152,229.19 is: 228,184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,852.15 : 677,305.32 = 152,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,852.15/677,305.32 = 152,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,852.15x = 677,305.32 × 152,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,852.15x = 103,105,640,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,105,640,246.29/451,852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,184.46

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