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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,614.12, 682,029.72 and 139,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,614.12, 682,029.72 and 139,070.52 is: 208,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,614.12 : 682,029.72 = 139,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,614.12/682,029.72 = 139,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,614.12x = 682,029.72 × 139,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,614.12x = 94,850,227,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,850,227,815.85/454,614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,638.98

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