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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,075.20, 687,177.60 and 142,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,075.20, 687,177.60 and 142,499.20 is: 213,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,075.20 : 687,177.60 = 142,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,075.20/687,177.60 = 142,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,075.20x = 687,177.60 × 142,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,075.20x = 97,922,258,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,922,258,257.92/458,075.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,768.96

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