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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,643.70, 686,530.35 and 142,067.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,643.70, 686,530.35 and 142,067.70 is: 213,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,643.70 : 686,530.35 = 142,067.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,643.70/686,530.35 = 142,067.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,643.70x = 686,530.35 × 142,067.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,643.70x = 97,533,787,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,533,787,804.70/457,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,121.67

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