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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,742.28, 682,175.64 and 155,142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,742.28, 682,175.64 and 155,142.44 is: 232,734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,742.28 : 682,175.64 = 155,142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,742.28/682,175.64 = 155,142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,742.28x = 682,175.64 × 155,142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,742.28x = 105,834,393,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,834,393,298.16/454,742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,734.89

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