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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,071.28, 531,352.14 and 140,817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,071.28, 531,352.14 and 140,817.30 is: 211,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,071.28 : 531,352.14 = 140,817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,071.28/531,352.14 = 140,817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,071.28x = 531,352.14 × 140,817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,071.28x = 74,823,573,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,823,573,704.02/354,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,323.48

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