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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,155.24, 679,688.71 and 137,614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,155.24, 679,688.71 and 137,614.88 is: 206,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,155.24 : 679,688.71 = 137,614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,155.24/679,688.71 = 137,614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,155.24x = 679,688.71 × 137,614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,155.24x = 93,535,280,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,535,280,264.00/453,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,408.91

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