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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,154.93, 682,747.02 and 155,623.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,154.93, 682,747.02 and 155,623.41 is: 233,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,154.93 : 682,747.02 = 155,623.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,154.93/682,747.02 = 155,623.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,154.93x = 682,747.02 × 155,623.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,154.93x = 106,251,419,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,251,419,419.74/455,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,440.12

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