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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,816.23, 679,346.85 and 153,296.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,816.23, 679,346.85 and 153,296.85 is: 229,986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,816.23 : 679,346.85 = 153,296.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,816.23/679,346.85 = 153,296.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,816.23x = 679,346.85 × 153,296.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,816.23x = 104,141,732,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,141,732,162.42/452,816.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,986.75

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