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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,489.17, 531,670.62 and 141,239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,489.17, 531,670.62 and 141,239.21 is: 211,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,489.17 : 531,670.62 = 141,239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,489.17/531,670.62 = 141,239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,489.17x = 531,670.62 × 141,239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,489.17x = 75,092,738,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,092,738,349.01/354,489.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,833.66

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