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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,185.40, 684,082.38 and 156,696.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,185.40, 684,082.38 and 156,696.12 is: 234,976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,185.40 : 684,082.38 = 156,696.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,185.40/684,082.38 = 156,696.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,185.40x = 684,082.38 × 156,696.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,185.40x = 107,193,054,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,193,054,706.37/456,185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,976.95

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