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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,266.24, 510,266.88 and 140,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,266.24, 510,266.88 and 140,618.88 is: 210,873.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,266.24 : 510,266.88 = 140,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,266.24/510,266.88 = 140,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,266.24x = 510,266.88 × 140,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,266.24x = 71,753,157,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,753,157,166.69/340,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,873.57

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