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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,158.40, 687,288.80 and 142,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,158.40, 687,288.80 and 142,612.80 is: 213,935.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,158.40 : 687,288.80 = 142,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,158.40/687,288.80 = 142,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,158.40x = 687,288.80 × 142,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,158.40x = 98,016,180,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,016,180,176.64/458,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,935.14

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