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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,914.80, 434,872.20 and 140,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,914.80, 434,872.20 and 140,226.80 is: 210,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,914.80 : 434,872.20 = 140,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,914.80/434,872.20 = 140,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,914.80x = 434,872.20 × 140,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,914.80x = 60,980,737,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,980,737,014.96/289,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,340.20

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