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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,121.51, 682,457.63 and 139,502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,121.51, 682,457.63 and 139,502.31 is: 209,184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,121.51 : 682,457.63 = 139,502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,121.51/682,457.63 = 139,502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,121.51x = 682,457.63 × 139,502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,121.51x = 95,204,415,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,204,415,164.61/455,121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,184.61

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