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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,515.36, 681,773.02 and 138,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,515.36, 681,773.02 and 138,972.24 is: 208,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,515.36 : 681,773.02 = 138,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,515.36/681,773.02 = 138,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,515.36x = 681,773.02 × 138,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,515.36x = 94,747,523,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,747,523,760.96/454,515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,458.35

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