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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,741.84, 680,587.92 and 138,172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,741.84, 680,587.92 and 138,172.32 is: 207,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,741.84 : 680,587.92 = 138,172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,741.84/680,587.92 = 138,172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,741.84x = 680,587.92 × 138,172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,741.84x = 94,038,411,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,038,411,870.37/453,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,250.92

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