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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,639.60, 659,464.28 and 140,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,639.60, 659,464.28 and 140,117.80 is: 210,178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,639.60 : 659,464.28 = 140,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,639.60/659,464.28 = 140,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,639.60x = 659,464.28 × 140,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,639.60x = 92,402,684,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,402,684,092.18/439,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,178.26

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