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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,468.10, 687,702.15 and 121,508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,468.10, 687,702.15 and 121,508.10 is: 182,262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,468.10 : 687,702.15 = 121,508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,468.10/687,702.15 = 121,508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,468.10x = 687,702.15 × 121,508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,468.10x = 83,561,381,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,561,381,612.42/458,468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,262.15

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