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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,644.89, 511,027.38 and 140,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,644.89, 511,027.38 and 140,853.33 is: 211,304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,644.89 : 511,027.38 = 140,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,644.89/511,027.38 = 140,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,644.89x = 511,027.38 × 140,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,644.89x = 71,979,908,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979,908,194.18/340,644.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,304.82

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