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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,724.24, 498,886.56 and 140,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,724.24, 498,886.56 and 140,369.76 is: 210,470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,724.24 : 498,886.56 = 140,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,724.24/498,886.56 = 140,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,724.24x = 498,886.56 × 140,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,724.24x = 70,028,586,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,028,586,694.43/332,724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,470.35

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