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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,594.78, 683,457.52 and 140,078.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,594.78, 683,457.52 and 140,078.18 is: 210,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,594.78 : 683,457.52 = 140,078.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,594.78/683,457.52 = 140,078.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,594.78x = 683,457.52 × 140,078.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,594.78x = 95,737,485,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,737,485,508.91/455,594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,137.36

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