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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,664.96, 678,980.16 and 153,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,664.96, 678,980.16 and 153,168 is: 229,746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,664.96 : 678,980.16 = 153,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,664.96/678,980.16 = 153,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,664.96x = 678,980.16 × 153,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,664.96x = 103,998,033,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,998,033,146.88/452,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,746.15

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