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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,504.96, 565,669.76 and 140,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,504.96, 565,669.76 and 140,784 is: 210,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,504.96 : 565,669.76 = 140,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,504.96/565,669.76 = 140,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,504.96x = 565,669.76 × 140,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,504.96x = 79,637,251,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637,251,491.84/377,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,956.83

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