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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,621.32, 627,953.70 and 138,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,621.32, 627,953.70 and 138,160.44 is: 207,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,621.32 : 627,953.70 = 138,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,621.32/627,953.70 = 138,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,621.32x = 627,953.70 × 138,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,621.32x = 86,758,359,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,758,359,491.63/418,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,247.83

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