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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,152.40, 687,279.80 and 142,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,152.40, 687,279.80 and 142,606.80 is: 213,926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,152.40 : 687,279.80 = 142,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,152.40/687,279.80 = 142,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,152.40x = 687,279.80 × 142,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,152.40x = 98,010,772,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,010,772,982.64/458,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,926.14

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