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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,129.14, 609,194.93 and 139,886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,129.14, 609,194.93 and 139,886.19 is: 209,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,129.14 : 609,194.93 = 139,886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,129.14/609,194.93 = 139,886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,129.14x = 609,194.93 × 139,886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,129.14x = 85,217,957,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,217,957,025.59/406,129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,829.70

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