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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,968.69, 683,967 and 156,445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,968.69, 683,967 and 156,445.13 is: 234,672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,968.69 : 683,967 = 156,445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,968.69/683,967 = 156,445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,968.69x = 683,967 × 156,445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,968.69x = 107,003,306,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,003,306,230.71/455,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,672.49

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