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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,141.97, 609,306.37 and 136,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,141.97, 609,306.37 and 136,305.90 is: 204,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,141.97 : 609,306.37 = 136,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,141.97/609,306.37 = 136,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,141.97x = 609,306.37 × 136,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,141.97x = 83,052,052,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,052,052,797.82/406,141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,490.20

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