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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,243.08, 684,462.48 and 136,420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,243.08, 684,462.48 and 136,420.04 is: 204,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,243.08 : 684,462.48 = 136,420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,243.08/684,462.48 = 136,420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,243.08x = 684,462.48 × 136,420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,243.08x = 93,374,398,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,374,398,900.10/456,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,659.32

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