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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,609.72, 684,914.58 and 157,097.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,609.72, 684,914.58 and 157,097.64 is: 235,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,609.72 : 684,914.58 = 157,097.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,609.72/684,914.58 = 157,097.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,609.72x = 684,914.58 × 157,097.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,609.72x = 107,598,464,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,598,464,119.59/456,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,646.46

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