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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,741.28, 686,611.98 and 142,198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,741.28, 686,611.98 and 142,198.16 is: 213,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,741.28 : 686,611.98 = 142,198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,741.28/686,611.98 = 142,198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,741.28x = 686,611.98 × 142,198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,741.28x = 97,634,960,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,634,960,189.96/457,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,297.26

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