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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,042.24, 612,161.76 and 141,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,042.24, 612,161.76 and 141,764 is: 212,680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,042.24 : 612,161.76 = 141,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,042.24/612,161.76 = 141,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,042.24x = 612,161.76 × 141,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,042.24x = 86,782,499,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,782,499,744.64/408,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,680.19

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