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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,731.80, 686,597.70 and 142,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,731.80, 686,597.70 and 142,186.20 is: 213,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,731.80 : 686,597.70 = 142,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,731.80/686,597.70 = 142,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,731.80x = 686,597.70 × 142,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,731.80x = 97,624,717,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,624,717,891.74/457,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,279.30

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