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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,362.85, 609,584.37 and 140,088.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,362.85, 609,584.37 and 140,088.31 is: 210,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,362.85 : 609,584.37 = 140,088.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,362.85/609,584.37 = 140,088.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,362.85x = 609,584.37 × 140,088.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,362.85x = 85,395,644,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,395,644,195.71/406,362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,146.29

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