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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,036.76, 636,148.89 and 139,715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,036.76, 636,148.89 and 139,715.82 is: 209,604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,036.76 : 636,148.89 = 139,715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,036.76/636,148.89 = 139,715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,036.76x = 636,148.89 × 139,715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,036.76x = 88,880,063,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,880,063,808.44/424,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,604.62

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