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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,712.89, 683,146.74 and 156,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,712.89, 683,146.74 and 156,122.27 is: 234,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,712.89 : 683,146.74 = 156,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,712.89/683,146.74 = 156,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,712.89x = 683,146.74 × 156,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,712.89x = 106,654,419,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,654,419,523.43/455,712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,038.63

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