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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,986.20, 677,957.70 and 152,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,986.20, 677,957.70 and 152,437.40 is: 228,648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,986.20 : 677,957.70 = 152,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,986.20/677,957.70 = 152,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,986.20x = 677,957.70 × 152,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,986.20x = 103,346,109,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,346,109,097.98/451,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,648.82

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