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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,972.18, 526,523.87 and 140,626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,972.18, 526,523.87 and 140,626.52 is: 210,966.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,972.18 : 526,523.87 = 140,626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,972.18/526,523.87 = 140,626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,972.18x = 526,523.87 × 140,626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,972.18x = 74,043,216,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,043,216,199.28/350,972.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,966.06

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