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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,557.95, 683,336.91 and 135,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,557.95, 683,336.91 and 135,714.66 is: 203,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,557.95 : 683,336.91 = 135,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,557.95/683,336.91 = 135,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,557.95x = 683,336.91 × 135,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,557.95x = 92,738,836,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,738,836,406.10/455,557.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,571.99

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