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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,710.87, 685,131.93 and 141,192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,710.87, 685,131.93 and 141,192.38 is: 211,808.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,710.87 : 685,131.93 = 141,192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,710.87/685,131.93 = 141,192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,710.87x = 685,131.93 × 141,192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,710.87x = 96,735,404,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,735,404,385.03/456,710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,808.85

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