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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,545.40, 684,672.90 and 156,953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,545.40, 684,672.90 and 156,953.94 is: 235,380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,545.40 : 684,672.90 = 156,953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,545.40/684,672.90 = 156,953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,545.40x = 684,672.90 × 156,953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,545.40x = 107,462,109,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,462,109,266.23/456,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,380.99

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