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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,852.28, 677,305.50 and 152,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,852.28, 677,305.50 and 152,229.32 is: 228,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,852.28 : 677,305.50 = 152,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,852.28/677,305.50 = 152,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,852.28x = 677,305.50 × 152,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,852.28x = 103,105,752,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,105,752,310.73/451,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,184.65

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