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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,860.99, 677,318.55 and 152,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,860.99, 677,318.55 and 152,238.06 is: 228,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,860.99 : 677,318.55 = 152,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,860.99/677,318.55 = 152,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,860.99x = 677,318.55 × 152,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,860.99x = 103,113,662,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,113,662,054.01/451,860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,197.75

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