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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,934.24, 677,905.38 and 114,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,934.24, 677,905.38 and 114,975.32 is: 172,464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,934.24 : 677,905.38 = 114,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,934.24/677,905.38 = 114,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,934.24x = 677,905.38 × 114,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,934.24x = 77,942,387,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,942,387,995.22/451,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,464.00

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