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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,145.91, 635,978.67 and 139,759.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,145.91, 635,978.67 and 139,759.35 is: 209,559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,145.91 : 635,978.67 = 139,759.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,145.91/635,978.67 = 139,759.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,145.91x = 635,978.67 × 139,759.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,145.91x = 88,883,965,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,883,965,533.06/424,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,559.88

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