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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,634.26, 564,951.39 and 140,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,634.26, 564,951.39 and 140,036.50 is: 210,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,634.26 : 564,951.39 = 140,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,634.26/564,951.39 = 140,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,634.26x = 564,951.39 × 140,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,634.26x = 79,113,815,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,113,815,325.74/376,634.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,054.75

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