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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,762.44, 511,145.55 and 140,974.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,762.44, 511,145.55 and 140,974.59 is: 211,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,762.44 : 511,145.55 = 140,974.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,762.44/511,145.55 = 140,974.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,762.44x = 511,145.55 × 140,974.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,762.44x = 72,058,534,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058,534,341.57/340,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,462.67

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