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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,102.94, 693,220.52 and 142,281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,102.94, 693,220.52 and 142,281.86 is: 213,443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,102.94 : 693,220.52 = 142,281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,102.94/693,220.52 = 142,281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,102.94x = 693,220.52 × 142,281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,102.94x = 98,632,704,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,632,704,975.77/462,102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,443.15

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