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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,675.55, 740,538.70 and 138,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,675.55, 740,538.70 and 138,717.25 is: 208,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,675.55 : 740,538.70 = 138,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,675.55/740,538.70 = 138,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,675.55x = 740,538.70 × 138,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,675.55x = 102,725,494,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,725,494,209.56/493,675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,083.01

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