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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,705.80, 686,688.30 and 142,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,705.80, 686,688.30 and 142,194.60 is: 213,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,705.80 : 686,688.30 = 142,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,705.80/686,688.30 = 142,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,705.80x = 686,688.30 × 142,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,705.80x = 97,643,368,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,643,368,143.18/457,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,332.16

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