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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,792, 680,999.04 and 158,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,792, 680,999.04 and 158,304 is: 237,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,792 : 680,999.04 = 158,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,792/680,999.04 = 158,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,792x = 680,999.04 × 158,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,792x = 107,804,872,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,804,872,028.16/453,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,564.51

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