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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,338.78, 683,017.44 and 156,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,338.78, 683,017.44 and 156,163.26 is: 234,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,338.78 : 683,017.44 = 156,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,338.78/683,017.44 = 156,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,338.78x = 683,017.44 × 156,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,338.78x = 106,662,230,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,662,230,067.25/455,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,248.07

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