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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,760.08, 631,145.70 and 140,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,760.08, 631,145.70 and 140,277.42 is: 210,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,760.08 : 631,145.70 = 140,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,760.08/631,145.70 = 140,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,760.08x = 631,145.70 × 140,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,760.08x = 88,535,490,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,535,490,440.09/420,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,417.99

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