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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,449.92, 608,116.96 and 139,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,449.92, 608,116.96 and 139,205.44 is: 208,788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,449.92 : 608,116.96 = 139,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,449.92/608,116.96 = 139,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,449.92x = 608,116.96 × 139,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,449.92x = 84,653,188,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,653,188,988.26/405,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,788.27

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