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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,203, 658,796.30 and 139,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,203, 658,796.30 and 139,704.29 is: 209,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,203 : 658,796.30 = 139,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,203/658,796.30 = 139,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,203x = 658,796.30 × 139,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,203x = 92,036,669,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,036,669,346.13/439,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,553.83

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