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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,856.76, 682,442.40 and 155,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,856.76, 682,442.40 and 155,547.96 is: 233,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,856.76 : 682,442.40 = 155,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,856.76/682,442.40 = 155,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,856.76x = 682,442.40 × 155,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,856.76x = 106,152,523,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,152,523,137.50/454,856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,375.72

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