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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,878.40, 397,317.60 and 140,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,878.40, 397,317.60 and 140,462.40 is: 210,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,878.40 : 397,317.60 = 140,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,878.40/397,317.60 = 140,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,878.40x = 397,317.60 × 140,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,878.40x = 55,808,183,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,808,183,658.24/264,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,693.60

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