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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,170.08, 678,248.22 and 152,860.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,170.08, 678,248.22 and 152,860.91 is: 229,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,170.08 : 678,248.22 = 152,860.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,170.08/678,248.22 = 152,860.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,170.08x = 678,248.22 × 152,860.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,170.08x = 103,677,640,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,677,640,115.08/452,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,289.03

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