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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,416.81, 634,991.40 and 139,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,416.81, 634,991.40 and 139,060.50 is: 208,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,416.81 : 634,991.40 = 139,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,416.81/634,991.40 = 139,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,416.81x = 634,991.40 × 139,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,416.81x = 88,302,221,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,302,221,579.70/423,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,546.80

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