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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,853.03, 677,306.63 and 152,230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,853.03, 677,306.63 and 152,230.07 is: 228,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,853.03 : 677,306.63 = 152,230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,853.03/677,306.63 = 152,230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,853.03x = 677,306.63 × 152,230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,853.03x = 103,106,435,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,106,435,696.36/451,853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,185.78

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