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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,966.38, 565,301.94 and 140,179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,966.38, 565,301.94 and 140,179.89 is: 210,214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,966.38 : 565,301.94 = 140,179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,966.38/565,301.94 = 140,179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,966.38x = 565,301.94 × 140,179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,966.38x = 79,243,963,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,243,963,765.99/376,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,214.94

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