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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,652, 453,810.24 and 140,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,652, 453,810.24 and 140,369.04 is: 210,475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,652 : 453,810.24 = 140,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,652/453,810.24 = 140,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,652x = 453,810.24 × 140,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,652x = 63,700,907,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,700,907,730.97/302,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,475.75

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