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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,447.54, 565,996.35 and 140,726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,447.54, 565,996.35 and 140,726.66 is: 211,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,447.54 : 565,996.35 = 140,726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,447.54/565,996.35 = 140,726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,447.54x = 565,996.35 × 140,726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,447.54x = 79,650,775,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,650,775,907.69/377,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,024.76

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