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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,623.18, 684,927.64 and 157,106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,623.18, 684,927.64 and 157,106.37 is: 235,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,623.18 : 684,927.64 = 157,106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,623.18/684,927.64 = 157,106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,623.18x = 684,927.64 × 157,106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,623.18x = 107,606,495,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,606,495,233.07/456,623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,657.10

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