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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,861.58, 677,319.41 and 152,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,861.58, 677,319.41 and 152,238.59 is: 228,198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,861.58 : 677,319.41 = 152,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,861.58/677,319.41 = 152,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,861.58x = 677,319.41 × 152,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,861.58x = 103,114,147,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,114,147,810.24/451,861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,198.53

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