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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,780.86, 682,243.58 and 151,185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,780.86, 682,243.58 and 151,185.77 is: 226,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,780.86 : 682,243.58 = 151,185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,780.86/682,243.58 = 151,185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,780.86x = 682,243.58 × 151,185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,780.86x = 103,145,520,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,145,520,969.86/454,780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,802.69

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