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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,069.70, 579,133.35 and 136,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,069.70, 579,133.35 and 136,719.30 is: 205,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,069.70 : 579,133.35 = 136,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,069.70/579,133.35 = 136,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,069.70x = 579,133.35 × 136,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,069.70x = 79,178,706,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178,706,218.66/386,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,089.15

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