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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,905.70, 680,858.55 and 121,481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,905.70, 680,858.55 and 121,481.70 is: 182,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,905.70 : 680,858.55 = 121,481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,905.70/680,858.55 = 121,481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,905.70x = 680,858.55 × 121,481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,905.70x = 82,711,854,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,711,854,113.54/453,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,222.55

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