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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,986.57, 608,891 and 136,152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,986.57, 608,891 and 136,152.69 is: 204,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,986.57 : 608,891 = 136,152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,986.57/608,891 = 136,152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,986.57x = 608,891 × 136,152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,986.57x = 82,902,147,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,902,147,566.79/405,986.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,199.24

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