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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,126.70, 684,335.85 and 156,799.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,126.70, 684,335.85 and 156,799.30 is: 235,249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,126.70 : 684,335.85 = 156,799.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,126.70/684,335.85 = 156,799.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,126.70x = 684,335.85 × 156,799.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,126.70x = 107,303,382,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,303,382,244.91/456,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,249.07

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