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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,664.47, 681,996.59 and 155,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,664.47, 681,996.59 and 155,145.02 is: 232,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,664.47 : 681,996.59 = 155,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,664.47/681,996.59 = 155,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,664.47x = 681,996.59 × 155,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,664.47x = 105,808,374,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,808,374,595.48/454,664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,717.49

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