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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,091.20, 684,282.60 and 156,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,091.20, 684,282.60 and 156,763.80 is: 235,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,091.20 : 684,282.60 = 156,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,091.20/684,282.60 = 156,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,091.20x = 684,282.60 × 156,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,091.20x = 107,270,740,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,270,740,649.88/456,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,195.81

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