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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,494.20, 684,741.30 and 140,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,494.20, 684,741.30 and 140,910.10 is: 211,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,494.20 : 684,741.30 = 140,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,494.20/684,741.30 = 140,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,494.20x = 684,741.30 × 140,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,494.20x = 96,486,965,057.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,486,965,057.13/456,494.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,365.15

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