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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,037.76, 679,582.56 and 137,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,037.76, 679,582.56 and 137,504.96 is: 206,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,037.76 : 679,582.56 = 137,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,037.76/679,582.56 = 137,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,037.76x = 679,582.56 × 137,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,037.76x = 93,445,972,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,445,972,729.50/453,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,265.31

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