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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,153.40, 687,281.30 and 142,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,153.40, 687,281.30 and 142,607.80 is: 213,927.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,153.40 : 687,281.30 = 142,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,153.40/687,281.30 = 142,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,153.40x = 687,281.30 × 142,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,153.40x = 98,011,674,174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,011,674,174.14/458,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,927.64

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