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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,133.64, 609,201.68 and 139,890.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,133.64, 609,201.68 and 139,890.69 is: 209,836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,133.64 : 609,201.68 = 139,890.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,133.64/609,201.68 = 139,890.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,133.64x = 609,201.68 × 139,890.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,133.64x = 85,221,642,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,221,642,664.91/406,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,836.45

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