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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,992.70, 494,541.31 and 140,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,992.70, 494,541.31 and 140,215.10 is: 210,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,992.70 : 494,541.31 = 140,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,992.70/494,541.31 = 140,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,992.70x = 494,541.31 × 140,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,992.70x = 69,342,159,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342,159,235.78/329,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,132.40

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