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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,872.29, 499,329.45 and 140,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,872.29, 499,329.45 and 140,710.88 is: 211,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,872.29 : 499,329.45 = 140,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,872.29/499,329.45 = 140,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,872.29x = 499,329.45 × 140,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,872.29x = 70,261,085,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,261,085,167.59/332,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,075.20

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