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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,617.55, 552,494.89 and 140,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,617.55, 552,494.89 and 140,763.92 is: 210,981.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,617.55 : 552,494.89 = 140,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,617.55/552,494.89 = 140,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,617.55x = 552,494.89 × 140,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,617.55x = 77,771,346,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,771,346,496.37/368,617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,981.13

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