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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,600.53, 511,137.95 and 140,921.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,600.53, 511,137.95 and 140,921.97 is: 211,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,600.53 : 511,137.95 = 140,921.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,600.53/511,137.95 = 140,921.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,600.53x = 511,137.95 × 140,921.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,600.53x = 72,030,566,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,030,566,855.76/340,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,481.08

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