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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,452.80, 608,121.60 and 139,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,452.80, 608,121.60 and 139,225.60 is: 208,818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,452.80 : 608,121.60 = 139,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,452.80/608,121.60 = 139,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,452.80x = 608,121.60 × 139,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,452.80x = 84,666,094,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,666,094,632.96/405,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,818.62

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