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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,378.53, 609,596.99 and 140,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,378.53, 609,596.99 and 140,135.20 is: 210,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,378.53 : 609,596.99 = 140,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,378.53/609,596.99 = 140,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,378.53x = 609,596.99 × 140,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,378.53x = 85,425,996,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,425,996,113.05/406,378.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,212.87

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