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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,115.80, 687,173.72 and 142,572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,115.80, 687,173.72 and 142,572.83 is: 213,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,115.80 : 687,173.72 = 142,572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,115.80/687,173.72 = 142,572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,115.80x = 687,173.72 × 142,572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,115.80x = 97,972,297,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,972,297,813.29/458,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,859.24

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