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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,948.01, 677,925.92 and 114,989.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,948.01, 677,925.92 and 114,989.02 is: 172,484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,948.01 : 677,925.92 = 114,989.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,948.01/677,925.92 = 114,989.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,948.01x = 677,925.92 × 114,989.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,948.01x = 77,954,035,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,954,035,766.06/451,948.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,484.52

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