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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,125.60, 607,688.40 and 138,850.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,125.60, 607,688.40 and 138,850.40 is: 208,275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,125.60 : 607,688.40 = 138,850.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,125.60/607,688.40 = 138,850.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,125.60x = 607,688.40 × 138,850.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,125.60x = 84,377,777,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,377,777,415.36/405,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,275.60

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