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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,687.48, 682,131.12 and 139,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,687.48, 682,131.12 and 139,168.72 is: 208,783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,687.48 : 682,131.12 = 139,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,687.48/682,131.12 = 139,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,687.48x = 682,131.12 × 139,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,687.48x = 94,931,314,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,931,314,842.57/454,687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,783.66

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