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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,731.24, 546,722.74 and 140,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,731.24, 546,722.74 and 140,031.17 is: 209,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,731.24 : 546,722.74 = 140,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,731.24/546,722.74 = 140,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,731.24x = 546,722.74 × 140,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,731.24x = 76,558,224,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,558,224,947.81/364,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,903.12

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