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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,130.90, 684,131.55 and 156,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,130.90, 684,131.55 and 156,625.30 is: 234,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,130.90 : 684,131.55 = 156,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,130.90/684,131.55 = 156,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,130.90x = 684,131.55 × 156,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,130.90x = 107,152,309,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,152,309,258.22/456,130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,915.70

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