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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,768.35, 499,204.14 and 140,643.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,768.35, 499,204.14 and 140,643.59 is: 210,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,768.35 : 499,204.14 = 140,643.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,768.35/499,204.14 = 140,643.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,768.35x = 499,204.14 × 140,643.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,768.35x = 70,209,862,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,209,862,392.46/332,768.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,987.20

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