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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,238.52, 685,607.22 and 141,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,238.52, 685,607.22 and 141,607.80 is: 212,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,238.52 : 685,607.22 = 141,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,238.52/685,607.22 = 141,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,238.52x = 685,607.22 × 141,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,238.52x = 97,087,330,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,087,330,088.32/457,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,334.10

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