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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,741.75, 460,112.67 and 140,529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,741.75, 460,112.67 and 140,529.75 is: 210,794.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,741.75 : 460,112.67 = 140,529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,741.75/460,112.67 = 140,529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,741.75x = 460,112.67 × 140,529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,741.75x = 64,659,518,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,659,518,486.93/306,741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,794.65

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