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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,201.40, 684,237.30 and 140,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,201.40, 684,237.30 and 140,690.20 is: 211,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,201.40 : 684,237.30 = 140,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,201.40/684,237.30 = 140,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,201.40x = 684,237.30 × 140,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,201.40x = 96,265,482,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,265,482,584.46/456,201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,015.32

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