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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,734.06, 498,887.91 and 140,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,734.06, 498,887.91 and 140,556.30 is: 210,744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,734.06 : 498,887.91 = 140,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,734.06/498,887.91 = 140,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,734.06x = 498,887.91 × 140,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,734.06x = 70,121,836,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,121,836,873.50/332,734.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,744.39

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