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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,106.01, 687,202.74 and 142,478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,106.01, 687,202.74 and 142,478.17 is: 213,730.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,106.01 : 687,202.74 = 142,478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,106.01/687,202.74 = 142,478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,106.01x = 687,202.74 × 142,478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,106.01x = 97,911,388,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,911,388,814.19/458,106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,730.85

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