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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,725.52, 683,666.04 and 140,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,725.52, 683,666.04 and 140,175.44 is: 210,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,725.52 : 683,666.04 = 140,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,725.52/683,666.04 = 140,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,725.52x = 683,666.04 × 140,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,725.52x = 95,833,187,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,833,187,970.06/455,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,287.08

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