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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,615.71, 681,898.85 and 139,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,615.71, 681,898.85 and 139,072.62 is: 208,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,615.71 : 681,898.85 = 139,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,615.71/681,898.85 = 139,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,615.71x = 681,898.85 × 139,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,615.71x = 94,833,460,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,833,460,892.21/454,615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,601.37

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