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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,992.83, 615,061.38 and 140,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,992.83, 615,061.38 and 140,057.49 is: 210,110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,992.83 : 615,061.38 = 140,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,992.83/615,061.38 = 140,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,992.83x = 615,061.38 × 140,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,992.83x = 86,143,953,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,143,953,078.74/409,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,110.88

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