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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,881.18, 677,397.74 and 152,152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,881.18, 677,397.74 and 152,152.02 is: 228,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,881.18 : 677,397.74 = 152,152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,881.18/677,397.74 = 152,152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,881.18x = 677,397.74 × 152,152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,881.18x = 103,067,433,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,067,433,723.68/451,881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,085.25

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