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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,576.78, 683,430.52 and 140,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,576.78, 683,430.52 and 140,060.18 is: 210,110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,576.78 : 683,430.52 = 140,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,576.78/683,430.52 = 140,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,576.78x = 683,430.52 × 140,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,576.78x = 95,721,401,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,721,401,648.69/455,576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,110.36

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