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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,629.30, 566,451.51 and 140,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,629.30, 566,451.51 and 140,924.80 is: 211,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,629.30 : 566,451.51 = 140,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,629.30/566,451.51 = 140,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,629.30x = 566,451.51 × 140,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,629.30x = 79,827,065,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827,065,756.45/377,629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,390.02

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