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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,421.96, 525,886.38 and 140,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,421.96, 525,886.38 and 140,118.60 is: 210,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,421.96 : 525,886.38 = 140,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,421.96/525,886.38 = 140,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,421.96x = 525,886.38 × 140,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,421.96x = 73,686,463,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,686,463,324.67/350,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,279.24

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