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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,817.60, 688,323.60 and 138,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,817.60, 688,323.60 and 138,943.20 is: 208,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,817.60 : 688,323.60 = 138,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,817.60/688,323.60 = 138,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,817.60x = 688,323.60 × 138,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,817.60x = 95,637,883,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,637,883,619.52/458,817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,444.23

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