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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,154.60, 607,731.90 and 138,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,154.60, 607,731.90 and 138,879.40 is: 208,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,154.60 : 607,731.90 = 138,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,154.60/607,731.90 = 138,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,154.60x = 607,731.90 × 138,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,154.60x = 84,401,441,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,401,441,632.86/405,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.10

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