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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,934.58, 677,906.54 and 114,975.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,934.58, 677,906.54 and 114,975.39 is: 172,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,934.58 : 677,906.54 = 114,975.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,934.58/677,906.54 = 114,975.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,934.58x = 677,906.54 × 114,975.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,934.58x = 77,942,568,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,942,568,245.17/451,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,464.27

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