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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,553.40, 396,830.10 and 140,137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,553.40, 396,830.10 and 140,137.40 is: 210,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,553.40 : 396,830.10 = 140,137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,553.40/396,830.10 = 140,137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,553.40x = 396,830.10 × 140,137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,553.40x = 55,610,738,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,610,738,455.74/264,553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,206.10

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