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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,292.09, 685,973.62 and 137,418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,292.09, 685,973.62 and 137,418.99 is: 206,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,292.09 : 685,973.62 = 137,418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,292.09/685,973.62 = 137,418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,292.09x = 685,973.62 × 137,418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,292.09x = 94,265,798,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,265,798,597.18/457,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,139.14

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