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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,205.62, 658,801.51 and 139,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,205.62, 658,801.51 and 139,681.87 is: 209,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,205.62 : 658,801.51 = 139,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,205.62/658,801.51 = 139,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,205.62x = 658,801.51 × 139,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,205.62x = 92,022,626,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,022,626,875.62/439,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,520.60

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