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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,333.04, 684,513.53 and 156,809.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,333.04, 684,513.53 and 156,809.35 is: 235,218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,333.04 : 684,513.53 = 156,809.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,333.04/684,513.53 = 156,809.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,333.04x = 684,513.53 × 156,809.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,333.04x = 107,338,117,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,338,117,498.89/456,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,218.82

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