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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,046.80, 684,145.08 and 140,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,046.80, 684,145.08 and 140,503.76 is: 210,778.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,046.80 : 684,145.08 = 140,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,046.80/684,145.08 = 140,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,046.80x = 684,145.08 × 140,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,046.80x = 96,124,956,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,124,956,125.50/456,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,778.71

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