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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,225.40, 684,273.30 and 140,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,225.40, 684,273.30 and 140,714.20 is: 211,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,225.40 : 684,273.30 = 140,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,225.40/684,273.30 = 140,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,225.40x = 684,273.30 × 140,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,225.40x = 96,286,969,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,286,969,990.86/456,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,051.31

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