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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,411.92, 681,619.50 and 138,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,411.92, 681,619.50 and 138,867.51 is: 208,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,411.92 : 681,619.50 = 138,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,411.92/681,619.50 = 138,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,411.92x = 681,619.50 × 138,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,411.92x = 94,654,802,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,654,802,732.45/454,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,301.76

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