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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,350.93, 686,099.12 and 141,742.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,350.93, 686,099.12 and 141,742.53 is: 212,636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,350.93 : 686,099.12 = 141,742.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,350.93/686,099.12 = 141,742.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,350.93x = 686,099.12 × 141,742.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,350.93x = 97,249,424,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,249,424,390.86/457,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,636.33

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