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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,039.86, 679,561.96 and 137,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,039.86, 679,561.96 and 137,499.50 is: 206,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,039.86 : 679,561.96 = 137,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,039.86/679,561.96 = 137,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,039.86x = 679,561.96 × 137,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,039.86x = 93,439,429,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,439,429,719.02/453,039.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,249.91

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