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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,762.08, 631,148.70 and 140,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,762.08, 631,148.70 and 140,279.44 is: 210,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,762.08 : 631,148.70 = 140,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,762.08/631,148.70 = 140,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,762.08x = 631,148.70 × 140,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,762.08x = 88,537,186,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,537,186,192.73/420,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,421.02

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