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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,151.99, 684,156.15 and 152,543.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,151.99, 684,156.15 and 152,543.81 is: 228,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,151.99 : 684,156.15 = 152,543.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,151.99/684,156.15 = 152,543.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,151.99x = 684,156.15 × 152,543.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,151.99x = 104,363,782,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,363,782,335.15/456,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,791.69

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