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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,215.96, 631,883.36 and 136,815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,215.96, 631,883.36 and 136,815.44 is: 205,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,215.96 : 631,883.36 = 136,815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,215.96/631,883.36 = 136,815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,215.96x = 631,883.36 × 136,815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,215.96x = 86,451,399,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451,399,927.08/421,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,242.46

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