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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,414.20, 681,653.70 and 138,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,414.20, 681,653.70 and 138,870.60 is: 208,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,414.20 : 681,653.70 = 138,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,414.20/681,653.70 = 138,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,414.20x = 681,653.70 × 138,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,414.20x = 94,661,658,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,661,658,311.22/454,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,315.80

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