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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,253.86, 625,997.52 and 136,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,253.86, 625,997.52 and 136,967.94 is: 205,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,253.86 : 625,997.52 = 136,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,253.86/625,997.52 = 136,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,253.86x = 625,997.52 × 136,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,253.86x = 85,741,590,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,741,590,759.51/417,253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,490.23

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