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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,967.69, 683,965.50 and 156,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,967.69, 683,965.50 and 156,444.13 is: 234,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,967.69 : 683,965.50 = 156,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,967.69/683,965.50 = 156,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,967.69x = 683,965.50 × 156,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,967.69x = 107,002,387,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,002,387,597.52/455,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,670.99

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