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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,757.10, 688,135.74 and 143,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,757.10, 688,135.74 and 143,241.04 is: 214,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,757.10 : 688,135.74 = 143,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,757.10/688,135.74 = 143,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,757.10x = 688,135.74 × 143,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,757.10x = 98,569,279,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,569,279,058.77/458,757.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,861.59

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