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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,933.24, 677,903.88 and 114,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,933.24, 677,903.88 and 114,974.32 is: 172,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,933.24 : 677,903.88 = 114,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,933.24/677,903.88 = 114,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,933.24x = 677,903.88 × 114,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,933.24x = 77,941,537,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,941,537,628.36/451,933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,462.50

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