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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,979.30, 509,968.95 and 140,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,979.30, 509,968.95 and 140,233.30 is: 210,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,979.30 : 509,968.95 = 140,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,979.30/509,968.95 = 140,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,979.30x = 509,968.95 × 140,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,979.30x = 71,514,628,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,514,628,756.04/339,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,349.95

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