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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,777.61, 682,238.70 and 151,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,777.61, 682,238.70 and 151,182.52 is: 226,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,777.61 : 682,238.70 = 151,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,777.61/682,238.70 = 151,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,777.61x = 682,238.70 × 151,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,777.61x = 103,142,564,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,142,564,201.93/454,777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,797.81

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