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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,812.46, 685,264.32 and 157,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,812.46, 685,264.32 and 157,253.40 is: 235,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,812.46 : 685,264.32 = 157,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,812.46/685,264.32 = 157,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,812.46x = 685,264.32 × 157,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,812.46x = 107,760,144,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,760,144,218.69/456,812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,895.81

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