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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,168.28, 678,239.28 and 115,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,168.28, 678,239.28 and 115,207.56 is: 172,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,168.28 : 678,239.28 = 115,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,168.28/678,239.28 = 115,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,168.28x = 678,239.28 × 115,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,168.28x = 78,138,292,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138,292,544.96/452,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,807.99

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