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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,172.42, 609,316.95 and 139,861.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,172.42, 609,316.95 and 139,861.43 is: 209,812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,172.42 : 609,316.95 = 139,861.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,172.42/609,316.95 = 139,861.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,172.42x = 609,316.95 × 139,861.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,172.42x = 85,219,939,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,219,939,950.24/406,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,812.23

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