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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,425.73, 684,654.21 and 156,903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,425.73, 684,654.21 and 156,903.75 is: 235,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,425.73 : 684,654.21 = 156,903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,425.73/684,654.21 = 156,903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,425.73x = 684,654.21 × 156,903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,425.73x = 107,424,813,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424,813,002.29/456,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,360.99

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