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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,643.95, 608,565.56 and 139,408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,643.95, 608,565.56 and 139,408.29 is: 209,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,643.95 : 608,565.56 = 139,408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,643.95/608,565.56 = 139,408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,643.95x = 608,565.56 × 139,408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,643.95x = 84,839,083,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,839,083,375.45/405,643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,146.67

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