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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,079.06, 531,201.57 and 140,859.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,079.06, 531,201.57 and 140,859.07 is: 211,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,079.06 : 531,201.57 = 140,859.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,079.06/531,201.57 = 140,859.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,079.06x = 531,201.57 × 140,859.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,079.06x = 74,824,559,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824,559,132.74/354,079.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,321.62

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