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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,121.90, 684,118.05 and 156,616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,121.90, 684,118.05 and 156,616.30 is: 234,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,121.90 : 684,118.05 = 156,616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,121.90/684,118.05 = 156,616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,121.90x = 684,118.05 × 156,616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,121.90x = 107,144,037,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,144,037,754.22/456,121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,902.20

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