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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,861.28, 682,219.59 and 151,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,861.28, 682,219.59 and 151,230.19 is: 226,821.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,861.28 : 682,219.59 = 151,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,861.28/682,219.59 = 151,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,861.28x = 682,219.59 × 151,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,861.28x = 103,172,198,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,172,198,217.42/454,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,821.24

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