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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,985.99, 684,013.36 and 136,112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,985.99, 684,013.36 and 136,112.59 is: 204,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,985.99 : 684,013.36 = 136,112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,985.99/684,013.36 = 136,112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,985.99x = 684,013.36 × 136,112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,985.99x = 93,102,830,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,102,830,024.20/455,985.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,179.15

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