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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,153.61, 598,825.73 and 132,916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,153.61, 598,825.73 and 132,916.42 is: 199,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,153.61 : 598,825.73 = 132,916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,153.61/598,825.73 = 132,916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,153.61x = 598,825.73 × 132,916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,153.61x = 79,593,772,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,593,772,235.49/399,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,406.37

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