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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,561.70, 848,335.14 and 139,101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,561.70, 848,335.14 and 139,101.21 is: 208,649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,561.70 : 848,335.14 = 139,101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,561.70/848,335.14 = 139,101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,561.70x = 848,335.14 × 139,101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,561.70x = 118,004,444,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,004,444,459.52/565,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,649.99

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