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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,739.69, 511,111.43 and 140,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,739.69, 511,111.43 and 140,951.84 is: 211,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,739.69 : 511,111.43 = 140,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,739.69/511,111.43 = 140,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,739.69x = 511,111.43 × 140,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,739.69x = 72,042,095,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,042,095,798.77/340,739.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,428.54

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