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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,296.50, 678,755.82 and 156,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,296.50, 678,755.82 and 156,808.50 is: 235,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,296.50 : 678,755.82 = 156,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,296.50/678,755.82 = 156,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,296.50x = 678,755.82 × 156,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,296.50x = 106,434,682,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,434,682,000.47/452,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,320.60

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