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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,962.42, 688,280.71 and 134,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,962.42, 688,280.71 and 134,660 is: 201,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,962.42 : 688,280.71 = 134,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,962.42/688,280.71 = 134,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,962.42x = 688,280.71 × 134,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,962.42x = 92,683,880,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,683,880,745.25/458,962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,942.20

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