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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,417.68, 600,208.08 and 133,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,417.68, 600,208.08 and 133,959 is: 200,798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,417.68 : 600,208.08 = 133,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,417.68/600,208.08 = 133,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,417.68x = 600,208.08 × 133,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,417.68x = 80,403,274,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,403,274,188.72/400,417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,798.51

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