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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,212.27, 531,206.63 and 140,887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,212.27, 531,206.63 and 140,887.43 is: 211,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,212.27 : 531,206.63 = 140,887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,212.27/531,206.63 = 140,887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,212.27x = 531,206.63 × 140,887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,212.27x = 74,840,336,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,840,336,195.22/354,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,286.68

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