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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,806.56, 526,202.55 and 140,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,806.56, 526,202.55 and 140,388 is: 210,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,806.56 : 526,202.55 = 140,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,806.56/526,202.55 = 140,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,806.56x = 526,202.55 × 140,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,806.56x = 73,872,523,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,872,523,589.40/350,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,579.08

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