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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,170.12, 679,711.14 and 137,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,170.12, 679,711.14 and 137,629.80 is: 206,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,170.12 : 679,711.14 = 137,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,170.12/679,711.14 = 137,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,170.12x = 679,711.14 × 137,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,170.12x = 93,548,508,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,548,508,255.97/453,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,431.32

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