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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,337.12, 856,997.14 and 139,056.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,337.12, 856,997.14 and 139,056.07 is: 208,582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,337.12 : 856,997.14 = 139,056.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,337.12/856,997.14 = 139,056.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,337.12x = 856,997.14 × 139,056.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,337.12x = 119,170,650,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,170,650,865.71/571,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,582.02

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