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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,540.52, 681,745.12 and 138,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,540.52, 681,745.12 and 138,912.68 is: 208,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,540.52 : 681,745.12 = 138,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,540.52/681,745.12 = 138,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,540.52x = 681,745.12 × 138,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,540.52x = 94,703,041,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,703,041,696.12/454,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,348.95

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