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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,076, 679,189.29 and 153,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,076, 679,189.29 and 153,346.84 is: 229,876.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,076 : 679,189.29 = 153,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,076/679,189.29 = 153,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,076x = 679,189.29 × 153,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,076x = 104,151,531,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,151,531,383.34/453,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,876.51

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