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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,973.44, 636,058.52 and 139,653.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,973.44, 636,058.52 and 139,653.81 is: 209,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,973.44 : 636,058.52 = 139,653.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,973.44/636,058.52 = 139,653.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,973.44x = 636,058.52 × 139,653.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,973.44x = 88,827,995,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,827,995,002.69/423,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,513.11

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