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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,006.72, 611,660.16 and 141,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,006.72, 611,660.16 and 141,600.96 is: 212,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,006.72 : 611,660.16 = 141,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,006.72/611,660.16 = 141,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,006.72x = 611,660.16 × 141,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,006.72x = 86,611,665,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,611,665,849.75/408,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,280.00

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