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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,935.24, 677,906.88 and 114,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,935.24, 677,906.88 and 114,976.32 is: 172,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,935.24 : 677,906.88 = 114,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,935.24/677,906.88 = 114,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,935.24x = 677,906.88 × 114,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,935.24x = 77,943,238,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,943,238,365.08/451,935.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,465.50

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