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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,274.76, 609,038.88 and 139,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,274.76, 609,038.88 and 139,971.96 is: 209,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,274.76 : 609,038.88 = 139,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,274.76/609,038.88 = 139,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,274.76x = 609,038.88 × 139,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,274.76x = 85,248,365,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248,365,749.80/406,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,829.34

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