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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,935.58, 677,908.04 and 114,976.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,935.58, 677,908.04 and 114,976.39 is: 172,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,935.58 : 677,908.04 = 114,976.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,935.58/677,908.04 = 114,976.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,935.58x = 677,908.04 × 114,976.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,935.58x = 77,943,419,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,943,419,191.18/451,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,465.77

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