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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,926.27, 677,893.32 and 114,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,926.27, 677,893.32 and 114,967.26 is: 172,451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,926.27 : 677,893.32 = 114,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,926.27/677,893.32 = 114,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,926.27x = 677,893.32 × 114,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,926.27x = 77,935,537,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,935,537,572.70/451,926.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,451.89

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