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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,927.06, 677,894.57 and 114,968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,927.06, 677,894.57 and 114,968.07 is: 172,453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,927.06 : 677,894.57 = 114,968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,927.06/677,894.57 = 114,968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,927.06x = 677,894.57 × 114,968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,927.06x = 77,936,229,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,936,229,749.74/451,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,453.12

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