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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,731.92, 683,537.94 and 140,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,731.92, 683,537.94 and 140,162.40 is: 210,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,731.92 : 683,537.94 = 140,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,731.92/683,537.94 = 140,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,731.92x = 683,537.94 × 140,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,731.92x = 95,806,318,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,806,318,161.46/455,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,225.17

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