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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,112.20, 684,314.10 and 156,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,112.20, 684,314.10 and 156,784.80 is: 235,227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,112.20 : 684,314.10 = 156,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,112.20/684,314.10 = 156,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,112.20x = 684,314.10 × 156,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,112.20x = 107,290,049,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,290,049,305.68/456,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,227.32

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