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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,531.06, 635,161.87 and 139,156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,531.06, 635,161.87 and 139,156.06 is: 208,689.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,531.06 : 635,161.87 = 139,156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,531.06/635,161.87 = 139,156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,531.06x = 635,161.87 × 139,156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,531.06x = 88,386,622,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,386,622,595.65/423,531.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,689.82

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