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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,387.84, 681,885.12 and 158,899.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,387.84, 681,885.12 and 158,899.84 is: 238,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,387.84 : 681,885.12 = 158,899.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,387.84/681,885.12 = 158,899.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,387.84x = 681,885.12 × 158,899.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,387.84x = 108,351,436,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,351,436,466.38/454,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,455.85

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