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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,538.52, 681,742.13 and 138,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,538.52, 681,742.13 and 138,910.68 is: 208,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,538.52 : 681,742.13 = 138,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,538.52/681,742.13 = 138,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,538.52x = 681,742.13 × 138,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,538.52x = 94,701,262,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,701,262,168.40/454,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,345.96

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