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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,829.40, 451,145.68 and 140,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,829.40, 451,145.68 and 140,855.82 is: 211,237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,829.40 : 451,145.68 = 140,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,829.40/451,145.68 = 140,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,829.40x = 451,145.68 × 140,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,829.40x = 63,546,494,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,546,494,695.86/300,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,237.65

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