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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,507.80, 680,333.70 and 154,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,507.80, 680,333.70 and 154,016.60 is: 231,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,507.80 : 680,333.70 = 154,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,507.80/680,333.70 = 154,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,507.80x = 680,333.70 × 154,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,507.80x = 104,782,683,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,782,683,339.42/453,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,049.35

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