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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,158.16, 629,479.89 and 265,156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,158.16, 629,479.89 and 265,156.52 is: 365,905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,158.16 : 629,479.89 = 265,156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,158.16/629,479.89 = 265,156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,158.16x = 629,479.89 × 265,156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,158.16x = 166,910,693,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,910,693,894.98/456,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,905.31

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