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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,615.77, 681,898.92 and 139,072.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,615.77, 681,898.92 and 139,072.67 is: 208,601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,615.77 : 681,898.92 = 139,072.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,615.77/681,898.92 = 139,072.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,615.77x = 681,898.92 × 139,072.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,615.77x = 94,833,503,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,833,503,474.52/454,615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,601.44

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