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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,608.69, 684,905.87 and 157,091.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,608.69, 684,905.87 and 157,091.87 is: 235,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,608.69 : 684,905.87 = 157,091.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,608.69/684,905.87 = 157,091.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,608.69x = 684,905.87 × 157,091.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,608.69x = 107,593,142,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,593,142,003.27/456,608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,635.33

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