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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,876.65, 677,342.03 and 152,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,876.65, 677,342.03 and 152,253.69 is: 228,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,876.65 : 677,342.03 = 152,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,876.65/677,342.03 = 152,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,876.65x = 677,342.03 × 152,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,876.65x = 103,127,822,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,127,822,698.32/451,876.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,221.18

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