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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,002.28, 684,076.94 and 140,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,002.28, 684,076.94 and 140,459.08 is: 210,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,002.28 : 684,076.94 = 140,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,002.28/684,076.94 = 140,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,002.28x = 684,076.94 × 140,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,002.28x = 96,084,817,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,084,817,641.62/456,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,711.27

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