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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,731.75, 546,723.50 and 140,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,731.75, 546,723.50 and 140,031.68 is: 209,903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,731.75 : 546,723.50 = 140,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,731.75/546,723.50 = 140,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,731.75x = 546,723.50 × 140,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,731.75x = 76,558,606,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,558,606,766.70/364,731.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,903.87

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