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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,184.40, 684,080.88 and 156,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,184.40, 684,080.88 and 156,695.12 is: 234,975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,184.40 : 684,080.88 = 156,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,184.40/684,080.88 = 156,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,184.40x = 684,080.88 × 156,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,184.40x = 107,192,135,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,192,135,581.31/456,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,975.45

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