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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,750.62, 688,125.93 and 143,234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,750.62, 688,125.93 and 143,234.56 is: 214,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,750.62 : 688,125.93 = 143,234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,750.62/688,125.93 = 143,234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,750.62x = 688,125.93 × 143,234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,750.62x = 98,563,410,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,563,410,651.34/458,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,851.83

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