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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,042.54, 571,105.26 and 140,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,042.54, 571,105.26 and 140,965.02 is: 211,277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,042.54 : 571,105.26 = 140,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,042.54/571,105.26 = 140,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,042.54x = 571,105.26 × 140,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,042.54x = 80,505,864,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,505,864,398.01/381,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,277.89

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