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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,932.94, 677,903.39 and 114,973.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,932.94, 677,903.39 and 114,973.95 is: 172,461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,932.94 : 677,903.39 = 114,973.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,932.94/677,903.39 = 114,973.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,932.94x = 677,903.39 × 114,973.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,932.94x = 77,941,230,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,941,230,466.69/451,932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,461.94

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