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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,580.78, 683,436.52 and 140,064.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,580.78, 683,436.52 and 140,064.18 is: 210,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,580.78 : 683,436.52 = 140,064.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,580.78/683,436.52 = 140,064.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,580.78x = 683,436.52 × 140,064.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,580.78x = 95,724,975,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,724,975,755.85/455,580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,116.36

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