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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,784.36, 397,376.22 and 140,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,784.36, 397,376.22 and 140,153.32 is: 210,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,784.36 : 397,376.22 = 140,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,784.36/397,376.22 = 140,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,784.36x = 397,376.22 × 140,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,784.36x = 55,693,596,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,596,522.05/264,784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,335.67

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