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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,155.40, 630,233.10 and 139,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,155.40, 630,233.10 and 139,636.20 is: 209,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,155.40 : 630,233.10 = 139,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,155.40/630,233.10 = 139,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,155.40x = 630,233.10 × 139,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,155.40x = 88,003,355,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,003,355,198.22/420,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,454.30

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