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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,795.52, 679,154.12 and 153,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,795.52, 679,154.12 and 153,269.68 is: 229,891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,795.52 : 679,154.12 = 153,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,795.52/679,154.12 = 153,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,795.52x = 679,154.12 × 153,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,795.52x = 104,093,734,643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,093,734,643.08/452,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,891.26

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