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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,155.40, 684,233.10 and 123,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,155.40, 684,233.10 and 123,731.40 is: 185,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,155.40 : 684,233.10 = 123,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,155.40/684,233.10 = 123,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,155.40x = 684,233.10 × 123,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,155.40x = 84,661,119,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,661,119,389.34/456,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,597.10

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