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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,975.81, 599,995.64 and 133,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,975.81, 599,995.64 and 133,737.72 is: 200,617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,975.81 : 599,995.64 = 133,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,975.81/599,995.64 = 133,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,975.81x = 599,995.64 × 133,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,975.81x = 80,242,048,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,242,048,903.54/399,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,617.25

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