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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,779.88, 565,390.14 and 140,290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,779.88, 565,390.14 and 140,290.12 is: 210,517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,779.88 : 565,390.14 = 140,290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,779.88/565,390.14 = 140,290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,779.88x = 565,390.14 × 140,290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,779.88x = 79,318,650,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,318,650,587.42/376,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,517.21

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