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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,244.08, 510,554.04 and 140,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,244.08, 510,554.04 and 140,518 is: 210,854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,244.08 : 510,554.04 = 140,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,244.08/510,554.04 = 140,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,244.08x = 510,554.04 × 140,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,244.08x = 71,742,032,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,742,032,592.72/340,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,854.61

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