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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,639.96, 713,472.92 and 138,672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,639.96, 713,472.92 and 138,672.46 is: 208,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,639.96 : 713,472.92 = 138,672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,639.96/713,472.92 = 138,672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,639.96x = 713,472.92 × 138,672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,639.96x = 98,939,044,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939,044,266.42/475,639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,012.48

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