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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,769.17, 679,251.75 and 137,249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,769.17, 679,251.75 and 137,249.87 is: 205,904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,769.17 : 679,251.75 = 137,249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,769.17/679,251.75 = 137,249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,769.17x = 679,251.75 × 137,249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,769.17x = 93,227,210,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,227,210,988.51/452,769.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,904.51

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