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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,921.30, 677,885.82 and 114,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,921.30, 677,885.82 and 114,962.25 is: 172,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,921.30 : 677,885.82 = 114,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,921.30/677,885.82 = 114,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,921.30x = 677,885.82 × 114,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,921.30x = 77,931,279,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,931,279,110.30/451,921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,444.36

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