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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,277.30, 684,187.53 and 140,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,277.30, 684,187.53 and 140,693.20 is: 210,969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,277.30 : 684,187.53 = 140,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,277.30/684,187.53 = 140,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,277.30x = 684,187.53 × 140,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,277.30x = 96,260,532,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,260,532,995.80/456,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,969.37

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