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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,207.44, 684,267.18 and 140,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,207.44, 684,267.18 and 140,579.60 is: 210,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,207.44 : 684,267.18 = 140,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,207.44/684,267.18 = 140,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,207.44x = 684,267.18 × 140,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,207.44x = 96,194,006,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,194,006,457.53/456,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,855.85

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