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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,635.26, 564,952.89 and 140,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,635.26, 564,952.89 and 140,037.50 is: 210,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,635.26 : 564,952.89 = 140,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,635.26/564,952.89 = 140,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,635.26x = 564,952.89 × 140,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,635.26x = 79,114,590,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,114,590,333.38/376,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,056.25

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