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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,181, 741,289.32 and 139,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,181, 741,289.32 and 139,226.04 is: 208,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,181 : 741,289.32 = 139,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,181/741,289.32 = 139,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,181x = 741,289.32 × 139,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,181x = 103,206,776,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,206,776,517.89/494,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,844.08

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