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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,142.72, 609,307.49 and 136,306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,142.72, 609,307.49 and 136,306.65 is: 204,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,142.72 : 609,307.49 = 136,306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,142.72/609,307.49 = 136,306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,142.72x = 609,307.49 × 136,306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,142.72x = 83,052,663,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,052,663,122.58/406,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,491.33

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