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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,525.60, 687,885.60 and 138,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,525.60, 687,885.60 and 138,651.20 is: 208,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,525.60 : 687,885.60 = 138,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,525.60/687,885.60 = 138,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,525.60x = 687,885.60 × 138,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,525.60x = 95,376,163,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,376,163,902.72/458,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,006.19

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