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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,117.20, 684,321.60 and 156,789.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,117.20, 684,321.60 and 156,789.80 is: 235,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,117.20 : 684,321.60 = 156,789.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,117.20/684,321.60 = 156,789.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,117.20x = 684,321.60 × 156,789.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,117.20x = 107,294,646,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,294,646,799.68/456,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,234.82

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