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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,149.60, 607,724.40 and 138,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,149.60, 607,724.40 and 138,874.40 is: 208,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,149.60 : 607,724.40 = 138,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,149.60/607,724.40 = 138,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,149.60x = 607,724.40 × 138,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,149.60x = 84,397,361,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,397,361,415.36/405,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,311.60

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