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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,924.27, 677,890.31 and 114,965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,924.27, 677,890.31 and 114,965.26 is: 172,448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,924.27 : 677,890.31 = 114,965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,924.27/677,890.31 = 114,965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,924.27x = 677,890.31 × 114,965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,924.27x = 77,933,835,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933,835,740.63/451,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,448.88

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