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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,021.02, 609,072.21 and 139,746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,021.02, 609,072.21 and 139,746.30 is: 209,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,021.02 : 609,072.21 = 139,746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,021.02/609,072.21 = 139,746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,021.02x = 609,072.21 × 139,746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,021.02x = 85,115,587,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,115,587,780.32/406,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,633.45

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