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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,307.08, 510,460.79 and 140,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,307.08, 510,460.79 and 140,407.76 is: 210,611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,307.08 : 510,460.79 = 140,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,307.08/510,460.79 = 140,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,307.08x = 510,460.79 × 140,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,307.08x = 71,672,656,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,672,656,665.84/340,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,611.71

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