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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,176.40, 684,199.80 and 156,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,176.40, 684,199.80 and 156,670.80 is: 234,983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,176.40 : 684,199.80 = 156,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,176.40/684,199.80 = 156,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,176.40x = 684,199.80 × 156,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,176.40x = 107,194,130,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,194,130,025.84/456,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,983.94

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