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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,576.10, 687,961.35 and 138,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,576.10, 687,961.35 and 138,701.70 is: 208,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,576.10 : 687,961.35 = 138,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,576.10/687,961.35 = 138,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,576.10x = 687,961.35 × 138,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,576.10x = 95,421,408,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,421,408,779.30/458,576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,081.95

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