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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,228.40, 684,277.80 and 156,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,228.40, 684,277.80 and 156,722.80 is: 235,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,228.40 : 684,277.80 = 156,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,228.40/684,277.80 = 156,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,228.40x = 684,277.80 × 156,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,228.40x = 107,241,932,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,241,932,793.84/456,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,061.94

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