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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,541.52, 681,746.63 and 138,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,541.52, 681,746.63 and 138,913.68 is: 208,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,541.52 : 681,746.63 = 138,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,541.52/681,746.63 = 138,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,541.52x = 681,746.63 × 138,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,541.52x = 94,703,932,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,703,932,506.33/454,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,350.45

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