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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,554.37, 684,924.96 and 156,996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,554.37, 684,924.96 and 156,996.05 is: 235,526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,554.37 : 684,924.96 = 156,996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,554.37/684,924.96 = 156,996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,554.37x = 684,924.96 × 156,996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,554.37x = 107,530,509,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,530,509,841.78/456,554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,526.19

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