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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,436.98, 681,630.67 and 138,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,436.98, 681,630.67 and 138,893.78 is: 208,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,436.98 : 681,630.67 = 138,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,436.98/681,630.67 = 138,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,436.98x = 681,630.67 × 138,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,436.98x = 94,674,260,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,674,260,320.23/454,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,333.09

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