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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,259.40, 510,170.40 and 140,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,259.40, 510,170.40 and 140,659.20 is: 210,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,259.40 : 510,170.40 = 140,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,259.40/510,170.40 = 140,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,259.40x = 510,170.40 × 140,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,259.40x = 71,760,160,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,760,160,327.68/340,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,898.39

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