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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,683.55, 684,950.91 and 153,212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,683.55, 684,950.91 and 153,212.01 is: 229,793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,683.55 : 684,950.91 = 153,212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,683.55/684,950.91 = 153,212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,683.55x = 684,950.91 × 153,212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,683.55x = 104,942,705,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,942,705,672.43/456,683.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,793.05

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