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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,294.41, 684,457.52 and 156,772.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,294.41, 684,457.52 and 156,772.81 is: 235,164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,294.41 : 684,457.52 = 156,772.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,294.41/684,457.52 = 156,772.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,294.41x = 684,457.52 × 156,772.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,294.41x = 107,304,327,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,304,327,122.87/456,294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,164.68

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