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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,788.83, 682,235.63 and 151,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,788.83, 682,235.63 and 151,209.99 is: 226,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,788.83 : 682,235.63 = 151,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,788.83/682,235.63 = 151,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,788.83x = 682,235.63 × 151,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,788.83x = 103,160,842,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,160,842,789.94/454,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,832.40

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