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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,950.56, 679,408.11 and 153,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,950.56, 679,408.11 and 153,431.14 is: 230,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,950.56 : 679,408.11 = 153,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,950.56/679,408.11 = 153,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,950.56x = 679,408.11 × 153,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,950.56x = 104,242,360,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,242,360,842.55/452,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,140.70

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