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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,526.32, 565,894.60 and 140,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,526.32, 565,894.60 and 140,766 is: 211,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,526.32 : 565,894.60 = 140,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,526.32/565,894.60 = 140,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,526.32x = 565,894.60 × 140,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,526.32x = 79,658,719,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,658,719,263.60/377,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,001.76

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