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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,011.68, 679,521.64 and 137,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,011.68, 679,521.64 and 137,468.60 is: 206,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,011.68 : 679,521.64 = 137,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,011.68/679,521.64 = 137,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,011.68x = 679,521.64 × 137,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,011.68x = 93,412,888,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,412,888,520.50/453,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,204.15

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