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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,236.08, 510,542.04 and 140,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,236.08, 510,542.04 and 140,510 is: 210,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,236.08 : 510,542.04 = 140,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,236.08/510,542.04 = 140,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,236.08x = 510,542.04 × 140,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,236.08x = 71,736,262,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,736,262,040.40/340,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,842.61

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