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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,410.68, 608,130.74 and 139,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,410.68, 608,130.74 and 139,169.62 is: 208,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,410.68 : 608,130.74 = 139,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,410.68/608,130.74 = 139,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,410.68x = 608,130.74 × 139,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,410.68x = 84,633,323,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,633,323,996.12/405,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,759.48

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