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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,356.18, 686,106.99 and 141,747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,356.18, 686,106.99 and 141,747.78 is: 212,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,356.18 : 686,106.99 = 141,747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,356.18/686,106.99 = 141,747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,356.18x = 686,106.99 × 141,747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,356.18x = 97,254,142,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,254,142,674.98/457,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,644.21

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