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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,956.63, 714,001.77 and 139,022.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,956.63, 714,001.77 and 139,022.01 is: 208,552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,956.63 : 714,001.77 = 139,022.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,956.63/714,001.77 = 139,022.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,956.63x = 714,001.77 × 139,022.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,956.63x = 99,261,961,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,261,961,208.96/475,956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,552.53

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