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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,520.96, 635,146.50 and 139,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,520.96, 635,146.50 and 139,145.48 is: 208,673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,520.96 : 635,146.50 = 139,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,520.96/635,146.50 = 139,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,520.96x = 635,146.50 × 139,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,520.96x = 88,377,764,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,377,764,612.82/423,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,673.89

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