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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,773.46, 685,205.96 and 157,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,773.46, 685,205.96 and 157,214.40 is: 235,837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,773.46 : 685,205.96 = 157,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,773.46/685,205.96 = 157,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,773.46x = 685,205.96 × 157,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,773.46x = 107,724,243,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,724,243,091.75/456,773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,837.35

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