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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,688.24, 686,523.72 and 142,138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,688.24, 686,523.72 and 142,138.16 is: 213,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,688.24 : 686,523.72 = 142,138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,688.24/686,523.72 = 142,138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,688.24x = 686,523.72 × 142,138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,688.24x = 97,581,218,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,581,218,357.16/457,688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,204.56

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