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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,281.40, 684,422.10 and 157,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,281.40, 684,422.10 and 157,099.80 is: 235,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,281.40 : 684,422.10 = 157,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,281.40/684,422.10 = 157,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,281.40x = 684,422.10 × 157,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,281.40x = 107,522,575,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522,575,025.58/456,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,649.70

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