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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,846.16, 462,924.99 and 140,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,846.16, 462,924.99 and 140,113.44 is: 210,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,846.16 : 462,924.99 = 140,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,846.16/462,924.99 = 140,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,846.16x = 462,924.99 × 140,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,846.16x = 64,862,012,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862,012,810.87/308,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,013.98

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