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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,995.98, 680,992.14 and 138,451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,995.98, 680,992.14 and 138,451.97 is: 207,677.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,995.98 : 680,992.14 = 138,451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,995.98/680,992.14 = 138,451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,995.98x = 680,992.14 × 138,451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,995.98x = 94,284,703,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,284,703,337.52/453,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,677.40

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