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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,141.74, 682,712.95 and 155,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,141.74, 682,712.95 and 155,624.58 is: 233,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,141.74 : 682,712.95 = 155,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,141.74/682,712.95 = 155,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,141.74x = 682,712.95 × 155,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,141.74x = 106,246,912,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,246,912,690.75/455,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,436.98

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