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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,767.69, 685,197.57 and 157,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,767.69, 685,197.57 and 157,208.90 is: 235,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,767.69 : 685,197.57 = 157,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,767.69/685,197.57 = 157,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,767.69x = 685,197.57 × 157,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,767.69x = 107,719,156,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,719,156,262.37/456,767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,829.19

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