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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,151.62, 679,800.87 and 149,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,151.62, 679,800.87 and 149,455.08 is: 224,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,151.62 : 679,800.87 = 149,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,151.62/679,800.87 = 149,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,151.62x = 679,800.87 × 149,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,151.62x = 101,599,693,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,599,693,409.92/453,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,206.84

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