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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,451.66, 737,176.95 and 154,521.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,451.66, 737,176.95 and 154,521.77 is: 231,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,451.66 : 737,176.95 = 154,521.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,451.66/737,176.95 = 154,521.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,451.66x = 737,176.95 × 154,521.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,451.66x = 113,909,883,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,909,883,431.32/491,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,782.48

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