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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,906.30, 434,859.45 and 140,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,906.30, 434,859.45 and 140,218.30 is: 210,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,906.30 : 434,859.45 = 140,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,906.30/434,859.45 = 140,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,906.30x = 434,859.45 × 140,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,906.30x = 60,975,252,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,975,252,817.94/289,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,327.45

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