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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,944.18, 565,443.72 and 140,286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,944.18, 565,443.72 and 140,286.78 is: 210,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,944.18 : 565,443.72 = 140,286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,944.18/565,443.72 = 140,286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,944.18x = 565,443.72 × 140,286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,944.18x = 79,324,278,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,324,278,750.02/376,944.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,440.39

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