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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,065.08, 684,113.92 and 156,543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,065.08, 684,113.92 and 156,543.62 is: 234,821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,065.08 : 684,113.92 = 156,543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,065.08/684,113.92 = 156,543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,065.08x = 684,113.92 × 156,543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,065.08x = 107,093,665,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,093,665,717.26/456,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,821.02

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