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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,131.91, 684,132.71 and 156,606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,131.91, 684,132.71 and 156,606.87 is: 234,887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,131.91 : 684,132.71 = 156,606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,131.91/684,132.71 = 156,606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,131.91x = 684,132.71 × 156,606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,131.91x = 107,139,881,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,139,881,594.68/456,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,887.93

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