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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,740.94, 511,113.30 and 140,953.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,740.94, 511,113.30 and 140,953.09 is: 211,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,740.94 : 511,113.30 = 140,953.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,740.94/511,113.30 = 140,953.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,740.94x = 511,113.30 × 140,953.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,740.94x = 72,042,998,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,042,998,975.10/340,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,430.42

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