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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,531.81, 635,162.99 and 139,156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,531.81, 635,162.99 and 139,156.82 is: 208,690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,531.81 : 635,162.99 = 139,156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,531.81/635,162.99 = 139,156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,531.81x = 635,162.99 × 139,156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,531.81x = 88,387,257,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,387,257,998.49/423,531.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,690.96

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