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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,562.26, 462,676.97 and 139,990.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,562.26, 462,676.97 and 139,990.61 is: 209,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,562.26 : 462,676.97 = 139,990.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,562.26/462,676.97 = 139,990.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,562.26x = 462,676.97 × 139,990.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,562.26x = 64,770,428,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,770,428,249.91/308,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,910.40

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