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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,566.25, 398,611.82 and 140,907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,566.25, 398,611.82 and 140,907.25 is: 211,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,566.25 : 398,611.82 = 140,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,566.25/398,611.82 = 140,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,566.25x = 398,611.82 × 140,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,566.25x = 56,167,295,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,167,295,373.70/265,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,500.13

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