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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,427.08, 605,143.86 and 137,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,427.08, 605,143.86 and 137,248.12 is: 205,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,427.08 : 605,143.86 = 137,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,427.08/605,143.86 = 137,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,427.08x = 605,143.86 × 137,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,427.08x = 83,054,857,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,054,857,114.54/403,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,873.28

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