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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,931.91, 682,373.26 and 139,389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,931.91, 682,373.26 and 139,389.73 is: 209,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,931.91 : 682,373.26 = 139,389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,931.91/682,373.26 = 139,389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,931.91x = 682,373.26 × 139,389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,931.91x = 95,115,822,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,115,822,938.92/454,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,077.05

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