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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,083, 712,726.56 and 138,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,083, 712,726.56 and 138,129.48 is: 207,223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,083 : 712,726.56 = 138,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,083/712,726.56 = 138,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,083x = 712,726.56 × 138,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,083x = 98,448,549,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,448,549,114.99/475,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,223.89

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