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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,376.48, 566,159.76 and 140,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,376.48, 566,159.76 and 140,726.88 is: 211,125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,376.48 : 566,159.76 = 140,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,376.48/566,159.76 = 140,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,376.48x = 566,159.76 × 140,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,376.48x = 79,673,896,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,673,896,606.35/377,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,125.76

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