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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,248.65, 514,753.51 and 140,787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,248.65, 514,753.51 and 140,787.25 is: 211,131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,248.65 : 514,753.51 = 140,787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,248.65/514,753.51 = 140,787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,248.65x = 514,753.51 × 140,787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,248.65x = 72,470,731,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470,731,100.75/343,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,131.88

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