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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,195.10, 687,292.65 and 121,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,195.10, 687,292.65 and 121,235.10 is: 181,852.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,195.10 : 687,292.65 = 121,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,195.10/687,292.65 = 121,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,195.10x = 687,292.65 × 121,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,195.10x = 83,323,993,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,323,993,152.02/458,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,852.65

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