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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,861.74, 677,319.69 and 152,238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,861.74, 677,319.69 and 152,238.81 is: 228,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,861.74 : 677,319.69 = 152,238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,861.74/677,319.69 = 152,238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,861.74x = 677,319.69 × 152,238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,861.74x = 103,114,343,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,114,343,595.17/451,861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,198.88

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