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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,558.16, 681,864.12 and 139,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,558.16, 681,864.12 and 139,036.88 is: 208,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,558.16 : 681,864.12 = 139,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,558.16/681,864.12 = 139,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,558.16x = 681,864.12 × 139,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,558.16x = 94,804,259,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,804,259,828.75/454,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,563.54

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