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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,705.63, 685,124.04 and 141,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,705.63, 685,124.04 and 141,187.14 is: 211,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,705.63 : 685,124.04 = 141,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,705.63/685,124.04 = 141,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,705.63x = 685,124.04 × 141,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,705.63x = 96,730,703,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,730,703,752.85/456,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,800.99

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