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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,056.73, 589,709.70 and 140,331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,056.73, 589,709.70 and 140,331.71 is: 210,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,056.73 : 589,709.70 = 140,331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,056.73/589,709.70 = 140,331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,056.73x = 589,709.70 × 140,331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,056.73x = 82,754,972,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,754,972,078.86/393,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,542.06

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