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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,031.58, 612,046.89 and 141,792.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,031.58, 612,046.89 and 141,792.12 is: 212,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,031.58 : 612,046.89 = 141,792.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,031.58/612,046.89 = 141,792.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,031.58x = 612,046.89 × 141,792.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,031.58x = 86,783,426,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,783,426,072.51/408,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,688.01

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