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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,130.85, 609,188.10 and 139,885.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,130.85, 609,188.10 and 139,885.47 is: 209,825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,130.85 : 609,188.10 = 139,885.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,130.85/609,188.10 = 139,885.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,130.85x = 609,188.10 × 139,885.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,130.85x = 85,216,563,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,216,563,686.91/406,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,825.39

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