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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,250, 679,889.40 and 137,709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,250, 679,889.40 and 137,709.64 is: 206,568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,250 : 679,889.40 = 137,709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,250/679,889.40 = 137,709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,250x = 679,889.40 × 137,709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,250x = 93,627,324,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,627,324,513.82/453,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,568.84

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