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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,132.91, 684,134.20 and 156,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,132.91, 684,134.20 and 156,607.87 is: 234,889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,132.91 : 684,134.20 = 156,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,132.91/684,134.20 = 156,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,132.91x = 684,134.20 × 156,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,132.91x = 107,140,799,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,140,799,856.15/456,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,889.43

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