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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,019.52, 609,069.96 and 139,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,019.52, 609,069.96 and 139,744.80 is: 209,631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,019.52 : 609,069.96 = 139,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,019.52/609,069.96 = 139,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,019.52x = 609,069.96 × 139,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,019.52x = 85,114,359,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,114,359,746.21/406,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,631.20

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