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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,498.08, 680,345.52 and 137,946.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,498.08, 680,345.52 and 137,946.78 is: 206,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,498.08 : 680,345.52 = 137,946.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,498.08/680,345.52 = 137,946.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,498.08x = 680,345.52 × 137,946.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,498.08x = 93,851,475,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,851,475,805.42/453,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,950.11

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