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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,144.16, 682,795.52 and 155,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,144.16, 682,795.52 and 155,654.72 is: 233,509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,144.16 : 682,795.52 = 155,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,144.16/682,795.52 = 155,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,144.16x = 682,795.52 × 155,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,144.16x = 106,280,345,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,280,345,482.85/455,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,509.19

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