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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,734.92, 683,542.44 and 140,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,734.92, 683,542.44 and 140,165.40 is: 210,229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,734.92 : 683,542.44 = 140,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,734.92/683,542.44 = 140,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,734.92x = 683,542.44 × 140,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,734.92x = 95,808,999,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,808,999,519.58/455,734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,229.66

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